A Client Has Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) .The student nurse asks how this is treated.About what drugs does the nurse instructor teach? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Argatroban (Argatroban)
• B) Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
• C) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
• D) Lepirudin (Refludan)
• E) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)

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