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chandani

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is being discharged from the hospital with a prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Skin rash
  B) Bleeding
  C) Heart palpitations
  D) Nausea
  E) Constipation

Question 2

Protamine is used to treat overdose of which of the following medications? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
  B) Heparin
  C) Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
  D) Alteplase (Activase)
  E) Warfarin (Coumadin)


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

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
The most common adverse reactions associated with clopidogrel are skin rash, dizziness, bleeding, palpitations, and constipation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Protamine is used to treat overdose of heparin and low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs).


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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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