[Solved]: Pulmonary Embolism Case Study A 25-year-old woman…

Pulmonary Embolism Case Study A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of acute onset of shortness of breath and pleuritic pain. She had been in her usual state of health until 2 days prior when she noted that her left leg was swollen and red. Her only medication was oral contraceptives. Family history was significant for a history of “blood clots” in multiple members of the maternal side of her family. Oxygen saturation by fingertip pulse oximeter while breathing room air is 87% (normal >90%). Ultrasound reveals a deep vein thrombosis in the left lower extremity; chest computed tomography scan confirms the presence of pulmonary emboli. Questions: What drug therapy is indicated short term for this patient? What are the long-term drug therapy options? Should this individual continue to use oral contraceptives?