A Patient Is Receiving a Thrombolytic Medication

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a thrombolytic medication. The patient calls the nurse to report having bloody diarrhea. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication?

• A) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
• B) Enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox)
• C) Protamine sulfate
• D) Vitamin K

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