The nurse assesses laboratory results related to blood clotting when the assigned patient takes what drug regularly? (Select all that apply.)
A) Salicylates
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Gold compounds
D) Acetaminophen
E) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
A, B
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Salicylates and NSAIDs can both inhibit blood clotting resulting in bleeding if not monitored. Gold compounds, acetaminophen, and DMARDs do not have a known impact on blood clotting.
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