The following day, you care for C.B. again. She is now on oral metoprolol, amiodarone, aspirin, and clopidogrel (Plavix). The norepinephrine and heparin have been discontinued. VS are stable
Which laboratory test result should you check before beginning the clopidogrel therapy?
a. PT/INR
b. aPTT
c. Platelet count
d. Potassium
Answer: c
Thrombocytopenia is a possible side effect of clopidogrel therapy; a baseline platelet count
should be performed.
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a. Peripheral neuropathy b. Tissue ischemia c. Trauma to the foot d. Pain in the affected extremity
A patient needs emergency endotracheal intubation. Which drug would the nurse expect to administer?
1. Succinylcholine 2. Atropine 3. Pralidoxime 4. Galantamine