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Zoey63294

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A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) daily to prevent blood clots from forming in deep veins. Which statement made by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed about this therapy?
 
  a. I have been eating more salads and other green, leafy vegetables to prevent con-stipation.
  b. I have been using acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of aspirin for pain.
  c. Instead of a safety razor, I have been using an electric shaver.
  d. On hot days, I make sure to drink at least two quarts of water.

Question 2

Which drug must always be available on a unit where heparin therapy is occurring?
 
  a. aspirin
  b. vitamin K
  c. protamine sulfate
  d. warfarin (Coumadin)


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shaquita

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Vitamin K is present in green, leafy vegetables and increases blood clotting by increasing the synthesis of specific clotting factors in the liver. Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist. Ingestion of large amounts of vitamin K can counteract the therapeutic effects of warfarin.

Answer to Question 2

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Protamine sulfate is the antidote to a heparin overdose. It should always be available wherever patients are receiving heparin.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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