The nurse is caring for a client receiving an ADP receptor blocker. Which medications does the nurse anticipate may be included on the MAR?(Select all that apply.)
1. Heparin (Hep-Lock)
2. Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
3. Clopidogrel (Plavix)
4. Warfarin (Coumadin)
5. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2, 3
Rationale 1: Heparin (Hep-Lock) is an anticoagulant.
Rationale 2: Ticlopidine (Ticlid) is an ADP receptor blocker.
Rationale 3: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an ADP receptor blocker.
Rationale 4: Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant.
Rationale 5: Ibuprofen (Advil) is an NSAID.
Global Rationale: Ticlopidine (Ticlid) is an ADP receptor blocker. Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an ADP receptor blocker. Heparin (Hep-Lock) is an anticoagulant. Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant. Ibuprofen (Advil) is an NSAID.
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