Following Open Heart Surgery and Mitral Valve Replacement, a Patient

question 153

Multiple Choice

Following open heart surgery and mitral valve replacement, a patient was required to take Coumadin.This medication is classified as an:

• A)antibiotic.
• B)anticoagulant.
• C)anti-inflammatory.
• D)antihistamine.
• E)antipyretic.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A method of psychological therapy and analysis of the mind, founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes.

Anxiety-arousing Material

Content or stimuli that induces feelings of fear, worry, or unease in an individual.

Therapy

A treatment aimed at relieving or healing psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, typically involving structured sessions with a trained professional.

Free Association

A therapeutic technique in psychoanalysis where a patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.