The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Transient Ischemic

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with transient ischemic attack (TIA) . Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

• A) antiplatelet agents
• B) fibrinolytic therapy
• C) anticoagulant therapy
• D) corticosteroids

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