RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1382 of 2368

A postpartum client who is breastfeeding has a deep vein thrombosis. Which anticoagulant is typically prescribed?

  1. Oral warfarin
  2. Intravenous unfractionated heparin
  3. An oral direct-acting anticoagulant
  4. Subcutaneous low-molecular weight heparin
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Correct answer: Subcutaneous low-molecular weight heparin

For postpartum clients who desire lactation and can take anticoagulants, LMWH is typically prescribed.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026