A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which antidote?
Vitamin E
Protamine sulfate
Potassium chloride
Vitamin K
The Correct Answer is D
D. warfarin inhibits the synthesis of vitamin K dependent coagulation factors. Use of vitamin K facilitates their synthesis to stop bleeding
A.Vitamin E is not an antidote
B. Protamine Sulphate is an antidote for heparin
C. Potassium chloride is not an antidote.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
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
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body tissue to provide energy
A. White blood cells fight infections
B. Albumin is a protein synthesized by the liver-unaffected by chemotherapy
D. Platelets are used for blood clotting
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