The client who is experiencing an overdose of heparin overdosage may be treated by:
a. vitamin K1. c. protamine sulfate.
b. protamine zinc. d. aminocaproic acid.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is the treatment for an overdose of warfarin.
B Incorrect: This is not an antidote for an overdose of heparin.
C Correct: This is the treatment for heparin overdose.
D Incorrect: This is a hemostatic agent.
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