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mmm

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To reduce the risk of GI bleeding in older adult patients, the nurse must be aware of giving anticoagulants with which of the following drugs?
 
  1. Tylenol
  2. Ibuprofen
  3. Vitamin C
  4. Vitamin E

Question 2

Heparin therapy may increase the risk of a patient developing what condition besides excessive bleeding?
 
  1. A decrease in urination
  2. An increase in thirst
  3. An increase in hypertension
  4. A decrease in visual acuity


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dawsa925

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

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Ibuprofen is an example of a medication that increases the risk of GI bleeding in older adult pa-tients.

Answer to Question 2

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An adverse reaction of heparin sodium is hypertension (high blood pressure).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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