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brutforce

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A patient has been administered heparin to prevent thromboembolism development status postmyocardial infarction. The patient develops heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Which of the following medications will be administered?
 
  A) Argatroban (Acova)
  B) Vitamin K
  C) Calcium gluconate
  D) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)

Question 2

A patient with diabetes mellitus is prescribed captopril (Capoten) to treat hypertension. What electrolyte imbalance might the patient be prone to develop?
 
  A) Hyperkalemia
  B) Hypokalemia
  C) Hypernatremia
  D) Hypermagnesemia


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mfedorka

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

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Answer to Question 2

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brutforce

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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