The patient receives a new diagnosis of peripheral artery disease and the nurse anticipates an order for what drug?
A) Clopidogrel
B) Persantine
C) Aspirin
D) Warfarin
A
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) is indicated for the treatment of patients who are at risk for ischemic events; patients with a history of myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, or ischemic stroke; and patients with acute coronary syndrome. Persantine, aspirin, and warfarin would not be indicated for this patient.
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