Which medication is the most common and effective antiplatelet aggregation agent?
a. Warfarin
b. Aspirin
c. Alteplase (Activase)
d. Reteplase (Retavase)
B
Aspirin is the most common and effective antiplatelet agent.
You might also like to view...
A client with a nasogastric tube is prescribed therapy to prevent ulcer development. Which of the following would be the best option for the drug?
A) Tablet that can be crushed B) Liquid formulation C) Intravenous administration D) Intramuscular injection
The nurse is caring for a patient with a long leg cast. What should the nurse include when assessing this patient for indications of compromised circulation?
Select all that apply. 1. swelling of the toes 2. drainage on the cast 3. increased temperature 4. foul odor 5. a tight cast
A 54-year-old patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which admission order should the nurse implement first?
a. Infuse 1 liter of normal saline per hour. b. Give sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq IV push. c. Administer regular insulin 10 U by IV push. d. Start a regular insulin infusion at 0.1 units/kg/hr.
Which of the following phrases about infectious diseases is always true?
a. They are contagious from person to person. b. They can be stopped by consistent and adequate handwashing. c. They are caused by pathogenic organisms in the body. d. They can be eradicated by vaccinating people around the world.