Which is the antidote for heparin overdose?
a. Aspirin
b. Packed red blood cells
c. Vitamin K
d. Protamine sulfate
ANS: D
Protamine sulfate is a strongly basic (alkaline) protein that acts as an antagonist to neutralize (reverse) the actions of heparin.
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