Patient Education When Prescribing Clopidogrel Includes

question 17

Multiple Choice

Patient education when prescribing clopidogrel includes:

• A) Do not take any herbal products without discussing with the provider
• B) Monitor urine output closely and contact the provider if it decreases
• C) Clopidogrel can be constipating,use a stool softener if needed
• D) The patient will need regular anticoagulant studies while on clopidogrel

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