The nurse is caring for a patient following repeat coronary artery bypass grafting who has excessive bleeding. What systemic hemostatic drug will the nurse expect to administer?
A) Thrombin recombinant
B) Microfibrillar collagen
C) Human fibrin sealant
D) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
D
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The hemostatic drug that is used systemically is aminocaproic acid (Amicar). Topical hemostatic agents include absorbable gelatin (Gelfoam), human fibrin sealant (Artiss, Evicel), microfibrillar collagen (Avitene), thrombin (Thrombinar, Thrombostat), and thrombin recombinant (Recothrom).
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