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1. Subcutaneous unfractionated heparin is used for prevention of DVT in
immobile patients or in hospitalized patients unable to ambulate. However,
after orthopedic surgery, especially after joint procedures, its efficacy is
very poor, given the increased venous stasis ,you should use warfarin.
2. Both chronic laxative use and chronic diuretic use can produce
hypokalemia. Severe hypokalemia, with plasma potassium <3 mEq/L, can
markedly affect skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. Skeleta |
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