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Title: The lab test used to evaluate the effectiveness of heparin therapy is used because it demonstrates ... Post by: bl442113 on Jan 26, 2018 The lab test used to evaluate the effectiveness of heparin therapy is used because it demonstrates the action of heparin in interfering with the conversion of:
a. prothrombin to fibrinogen c. prothrombin to thrombin b. thrombin to thromboplastin d. proconvertin to proaccelerin Title: The lab test used to evaluate the effectiveness of heparin therapy is used because it demonstrates ... Post by: pixiesugarsocks on Jan 26, 2018 ANS: C
Feedback A Incorrect: Prothrombin does not convert to fibrinogen. B Incorrect: Thrombin does not convert to thromboplastin. C Correct: The actual partial thromboplastin time measures how effectively heparin interferes with the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. D Incorrect: These two clotting factors are not affected by heparin. |