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dollx

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What will H.K. be taught concerning the care of his cast?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The physician is considering administering an antidote to the heparin. Which generic drug is
  considered an antidote to heparin therapy?
 
  a. Potassium chloride
  b. Vitamin K
  c. Protamine sulfate
  d. Atropine


jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Keep it clean and dry.
 Do not put powders, especially those containing cornstarch, or lotions inside the cast. The
cornstarch provides food for bacterial growth, and lotions can macerate the skin.
 If it itches under the cast, do not insert objects between the cast and skin to scratch. If itching
occurs, it might help to use a hair dryer on the cool setting to blow air into the cast. Over-thecounter diphenhydramine (Benadryl), an antihistamine, might help, if not contraindicated.
 Immediately report numbness, tingling, burning, pallor, cyanosis, change in temperature,
tenderness, drainage, and worsening or severe pain.

Answer to Question 2

c
Protamine sulfate is the antidote to heparin overdose; vitamin K is the antidote to warfarin
overdose.


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