Protamine is used to treat overdose of which of the following medications? Select all that apply
A) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
B) Heparin
C) Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
D) Alteplase (Activase)
E) Warfarin (Coumadin)
Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Protamine is used to treat overdose of heparin and low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs).
You might also like to view...
The nurses at the hospital where you are employed are in the process of unionization. Your role during this process would include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Act clearly within the law at all times. b. Know the rights of your manager. c. If a manager acts unlawfully, report it to the NLRB. d. Know your legal rights. e. Demand an increase in salary. f. If another nurse practices in an unsafe manner, report it to the NLRB.
The nurse assesses a 19-year-old client for alcohol abuse. Which would be the most significant risk factor for alcohol abuse in this client?
A) African-American race B) Female gender C) History of type 1 diabetes D) Enrollment in college
The following clients are seen in the emergency department. The psychiatric unit has one remaining bed. The triage nurse should expect which client to be admitted?
A. The client who is experiencing tremors and has a need for medication adjustment B. The client who is experiencing anxiety and a sad mood after separation from spouse C. The client who is a single parent and hears voices stating, "Kill your infant son." D. The client who argued with her boyfriend and inflicted a superficial cut on her arm
The nurse is assessing a neonate to obtain an Apgar score. The nurse records the following data: heart rate: 120 bpm, good respiratory effort, neonate crying vigorously, some flexion of extremities, body color: pink, extremities blue
What would be the Apgar score for this neonate? A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10