Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a patient with a pulmonary embolism?

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Heparin is the medication of choice for treating pulmonary embolisms as it inhibits the formation of blood clots and prevents existing clots from getting worse. Theophylline is a bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory agents used to treat various conditions such as allergies and autoimmune disorders, and expectorants are used to treat symptoms of congestion by thinning and loosening mucus. None of these medications are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolisms.

Which Medication Should the Nurse Anticipate Administering to a Patient