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Decision
Point 7
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The PCP is curious whether any special tests exist that can be used to evaluate the effect of a LMWH. You tell him that anti-Xa activity can be used as an indirect measure of effect; however, it does not need to be used in most patients. He then asks which patient populations should be monitored for anti-Xa activity?
a)
Cirrhotics
b) Currently
taking aspirin
c)
Have had prior gastric stapling procedure
d)
Renal Insufficiency
