A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (Ml) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medications?
antiplatelet aggregate
analgesic
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
The Correct Answer is A
Aspirin has an antiplatelet effect. It prevents aggregation of platelets and hence the formation for the primary platelets plug. This prevent formation of thrombus as a complication of an unstable atherosclerotic plaques.
The other actions of aspirin are not related to MI
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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]
Explanation
Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections
Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage
E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Doxorubicin damages heart muscles
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