A Patient Is Admitted with Chest Discomfort and a Possible

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with chest discomfort and a possible USA/NSTEMI. What would be a contraindication to administration of GP-IIb-IIIA inhibitors to the patient?

• A) Major surgery in the last 6 months
• B) A creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL
• C) A stroke within the past month
• D) A platelet count greater than 150,000 mm³

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