After completing a medication history, the nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for secondary thrombocytopenia. Which medications did the nurse learn that the patient takes that increase this risk?
Select all that apply.
1. digoxin
2. warfarin
3. penicillin
4. cimetidine
5. furosemide
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
Medications identified as causing secondary thrombocytopenia include digoxin, cimetidine, and furosemide. Warfarin and penicillin are not identified as medications that cause secondary thrombocytopenia.
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