Author Question: Patient education when prescribing clopidogrel includes: 1. Do not take any herbal products ... (Read 83 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Patient education when prescribing clopidogrel includes:

1. Do not take any herbal products without discussing it with the provider.
2. Monitor urine output closely and contact the provider if it decreases.
3. Clopidogrel can be constipating, use a stool softener if needed.
4. The patient will need regular anticoagulant studies while on clopidogrel.

Question 2

Robert, age 51 years, has been told by his primary care provider (PCP) to take an aspirin a day. Why would this be recommended?

1. He has arthritis and this will help with the inflammation and pain.
2. Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.
3. Aspirin acidifies the urine and he needs this for prostrate health.
4. He has a history of GI bleed, and one aspirin a day is a safe dosage.