A client has experienced a toxic ingestion of warfarin. The nurse anticipates what antidote to be prescribed?
a. vitamin K1 c. vitamin C
b. protamine sulfate d. aminocaproic acid
ANS: A
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A Correct: Vitamin K1 is the antidote for warfarin toxicity.
B Incorrect: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin toxicity.
C Incorrect: Vitamin C may increase oral anticoagulant activity.
D Incorrect: Aminocaproic acid is a hemostatic agent.
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