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 D
Explanation
D. Immunoglobulins offer passive immunity to bind the viral particles
A. No role against hepatitis infection
B. A form of active immunity against hepatitis B infection
C. No role against hepatitis virus

Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. alcohol interacts with phenytoin leading to CNS depression
B. Antacids reduces the oral absorption of phenytoin
C. Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia and the client should maintain good oral hygiene to prevent secondary infection
D. Phenytoin can turn urine red but not blue.
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