A patient is suspected of developing HIT due to a ...

HEMATOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY CCRN Study Quiz

Question Number 7

A patient is suspected of developing HIT due to a sudden unexplained decrease in platelets to 55,000 while on heparin. All heparin was discontinued. Which of the fol- lowing is the most appropriate intervention?

A. Administer platelet transfusions

B. Obtain direct Coomb's test

C. Initiate Argatroban IV drip

D. Restart heparin after platelets increase to 100,000

✔ Correct Answer:

C. Initiate Argatroban IV drip

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