Which therapy could potentiate the effect of anticoagulants?
a. Vitamin K
b. Thiazide diuretics
c. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory analgesics
d. Vitamin C
ANS: C
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) will increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage in a patient receiving heparin.
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