A Patient Has Received an Overdose of Intravenous Heparin, and Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has received an overdose of intravenous heparin, and is showing signs of excessive bleeding. Which substance is the antidote for heparin overdose?

• A) Vitamin E
• B) Vitamin K
• C) Protamine sulfate
• D) Potassium chloride

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