Cardiovascular Drugs and Medications Q 61

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A client is receiving intravenous heparin therapy. The nurse ensures the availability of which of the following medication?

  

     A. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

     B. calcium gluconate (Calcium gluconate)

     C. vitamin K (Mephyton)

     D. protamine sulfate (Protamine)

    

    

Correct Answer: D. protamine sulfate (Protamine)

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Protamine sulfate is the antidote that reverses the anticoagulant effects of heparin by binding to it.

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Option A: Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.

Option B: Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity.

Option C: Vitamin K (Mephyton) is the antidote for warfarin sodium toxicity.

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