NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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For the treatment of ACS/STEMI, what is the initial Unfractionated Heparin IV bolus dosage?

  1. 80 units/kg

  2. 60 units/kg

  3. 30 mg

  4. 1 mg/kg

The correct answer is: 60 units/kg

For the treatment of ACS/STEMI (Acute Coronary Syndrome/ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction), the initial Unfractionated Heparin IV bolus dosage is typically 60 units/kg. This dosage helps to prevent further blood clot formation and is a common practice in the management of these conditions. Options A, C, and D are not the correct initial dosages used for Unfractionated Heparin IV bolus in the treatment of ACS/STEMI.