Maternity Nursing Q 110

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While the postpartum client is receiving heparin for thrombophlebitis, which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to administer if the client develops complications related to heparin therapy?

  

     A. Calcium gluconate

     B. Protamine sulfate

     C. Methylergonovine (Methergine)

     D. Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Protamine sulfate

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Protamine sulfate is a heparin antagonist given intravenously to counteract bleeding complications caused by heparin overdose.

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Option A: Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, an intravenous medication used to treat conditions arising from calcium deficiencies such as hypocalcemic tetany and hypocalcemia.

Option C: Methylergonovine is used to prevent or treat bleeding from the uterus that can happen after childbirth or an abortion.

Option D: Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections. It is an antibiotic that works by killing bacteria that cause infection.

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