Vitamin K is given to reverse the effects of which medication?
1. Warfarin (Coumadin)
2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. Lisinopril (Prinivil)
4. Aspirin (ASA)
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Rationale 1: Vitamin K is administered to patients with certain clotting disorders and as an antidote to warfarin (Coumadin) overdose.
Rationale 2: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is used for mild pain.
Rationale 3:Lisinopril (Prinivil) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme drug used for the treatment of hypertension.
Rationale 4: Aspirin (ASA) is an NSAID.
Global Rationale: Vitamin K is administered to patients with certain clotting disorders and as an antidote to warfarin (Coumadin) overdose.
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