Author Question: Which category of drugs actually dissolves existing clots? a. Heparins b. Coagulants c. ... (Read 45 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which category of drugs actually dissolves existing clots?

a. Heparins
b. Coagulants
c. Antiplatelets
d. Thrombolytics

Question 2

A patient with severe heart failure is discharged with a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. What technique do you teach the patient's spouse to use to avoid experiencing side effects when applying this drug?

a. Squeeze the ointment onto the special paper.
b. Cleanse the skin before applying the drug.
c. Rotate the drug application skin sites.
d. Wear a pair of disposable gloves.