A client is being treated for a thromboembolic disorder. If the goal is to prevent clot formation, the nurse anticipates the client will be treated with which classifications of drug?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Hemostatics
2. Thrombolytics
3. Anticoagulants
4. Antiplatelet agents
5. Clotting factor concentrates
Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: Hemostatic drugs are given to inhibit fibrin destruction, thereby promoting clot formation.
Rationale 2: Thrombolytic drugs are given to remove existing clots by dissolving them.
Rationale 3: Anticoagulants inhibit specific clotting factors, thereby preventing clot formation.
Rationale 4: Antiplatelet agents inhibit the action of platelets, thereby preventing clot formation.
Rationale 5: Clotting factor concentrates replace missing clotting factors, thereby promoting clot formation.
Global Rationale: Anticoagulants inhibit specific clotting factors, thereby preventing clot formation. Antiplatelet agents inhibit the action of platelets, thereby preventing clot formation. Hemostatic drugs are given to inhibit fibrin destruction, thereby promoting clot formation. Thrombolytic drugs are given to remove existing clots by dissolving them. Clotting factor concentrates replace missing clotting factors, thereby promoting clot formation.
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