A Patient on Clopidogrel (Plavix) Is Receiving Discharge Instructions

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient on clopidogrel (Plavix) is receiving discharge instructions. What information should the nurse provide?

• A) "Be aware of food interactions with the medication."
• B) "Take the medication with an NSAID pain reliever if it gives you a headache."
• C) "Take vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A supplements daily."
• D) "Take the medication with food."

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Definitions:

Saturation

In a general context, the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often referring to systems or problems with multiple interrelated parts.

Wavelengths

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for vision at low light levels.