The client is being treated with Nitro-stat. She is also being treated with heparin. The nurse anticipates that the combination of the two medications will result in a(n) _____ effect of the _____
a. increased; Nitro-stat
b. increased; heparin
c. decreased; Nitro-stat
d. decreased; heparin
ANS: D
The combination of nitroglycerin with heparin will result in a decrease in the effect of the heparin.
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