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oliviahorn72

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A client receiving clopidogrel (Plavix) has the following conditions as part of the health history. Which causes the greatest concern to the nurse?
 
  a. Asthma
  b. Glaucoma
  c. Allergy to shellfish
  d. Active peptic ulcer

Question 2

The client is being treated with heparin and also with nitroglycerin. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce which effect?
 
  a. Inadequate effect from the nitroglycerin
  b. Decreased effect from the heparin
  c. Toxic dose of the nitroglycerin
  d. Increased effect from the heparin


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leannegxo

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

ANS: D
An active peptic ulcer may bleed subsequent to use of this medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The interaction of heparin with nitroglycerin will most likely produce a decreased effect from the heparin.


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Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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