A nurse is admitting a patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura to the unit. In completing the admission assessment, the nurse must be alert for what medications that potentially alter platelet function? Select all that apply
A) Antihypertensives
B) Penicillins
C) Sulfa-containing medications
D) Aspirin-based drugs
E) NSAIDs
Ans: C, D, E
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The nurse must be alert for sulfa-containing medications and others that alter platelet function (e.g., aspirin-based or other NSAIDs). Antihypertensive drugs and the penicillins do not alter platelet function.
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