A client has been prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse instructs the client that which types of drugs can increase the risk for bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Anticoagulants
2. Ibuprofen
3. Thrombolytic agents
4. Some antibiotics
5. Aspirin
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Use with anticoagulants, other antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic agents, or NSAIDs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, will increase the risk of bleeding.
Rationale 2: Use with anticoagulants, other antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic agents, or NSAIDs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, will increase the risk of bleeding.
Rationale 3: Use with anticoagulants, other antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic agents, or NSAIDs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, will increase the risk of bleeding.
Rationale 4: Some antibiotics is incorrect because these can diminish the antiplatelet actions of clopidogrel.
Rationale 5: Aspirin is an antiplatelet and can cause an increased risk of bleeding.
Global Rationale: Use with anticoagulants, other antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic agents, or NSAIDs, including aspirin and ibuprofen, will increase the risk of bleeding. Some antibiotics is incorrect because these can diminish the antiplatelet actions of clopidogrel.
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