Author Question: A client asks the nurse what the most common side effect of anticoagulant therapy is. What is the ... (Read 55 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client asks the nurse what the most common side effect of anticoagulant therapy is. What is the best response by the nurse?

1. Bleeding.
2. Ataxia.
3. Headache.
4. Hypotension.

Question 2

A client states that the physician is going to prescribe an antiplatelet agent. The nurse knows which medications are antiplatelet agents?(Select all that apply.)

1. Heparin (Hep-Lock)
2. Dipyridamole (Persantine)
3. Warfarin (Coumadin)
4. Cilostazol (Pletal)
5. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The most frequent, and most potentially serious, adverse effect of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs is bleeding. The patient must be observed for signs of hemorrhage, such as bruising, bleeding gums, and blood in the urine or stools.
Rationale 2: Ataxia is lack of voluntary movement and not the most common side effect of anticoagulant therapy.
Rationale 3:Headache is incorrect because the most frequent, and most potentially serious, adverse effect of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs is bleeding.
Rationale 4:Hypotension is incorrect because the most frequent, and most potentially serious, adverse effect of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs is bleeding.

Global Rationale: The most frequent, and most potentially serious, adverse effect of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs is bleeding. The patient must be observed for signs of hemorrhage, such as bruising, bleeding gums, and blood in the urine or stools.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4

Rationale 1: Heparin (Hep-Lock) is an anticoagulant.
Rationale 2: Dipyridamole (Persantine)is an antiplatelet agent.
Rationale 3: Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant.
Rationale 4: Cilostazol (Pletal) is an antiplatelet agent.
Rationale 5: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an antipyretic agent.

Global Rationale: Dipyridamole (Persantine) andcilostazol (Pletal) are antiplatelet agents. Heparin (Hep-Lock) and warfarin (Coumadin) are anticoagulants. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an antipyretic agent.