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4. An adult who is receiving heparin asks the nurse why it cannot be given by mouth. The nurse responds that heparin is given parenterally, because A. it irritates gastric mucosa. B. it irritates the intestinal mucosa. C. it is destroyed by gastric secretions. D. therapeutic levels can be achieved more quickly.
The heparin is acidic and is sulphated which can affect the gastric and intestinal mucosa if there is any problem but as per the research it is evident that it does not irritate the gastric mucosa and the intestinal mucosa.So both statement are wrong
The absorption of heparin is high compared to other route because of the pH concentration. The statement provided here is wrong
The heparin when administered parenterally can be absorbed faster and achieve the therapeutic level faster and start its action .This is the correct statement
Ans:D . Therapeutic levels can be achieved more quickly.