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NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

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A client is admitted with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and is ordered to begin heparin. The nurse knows that which medication is an antidote for heparin?

Vitamin K
Protamine sulfate
Acetylcysteine
Naloxone

Explanation

Answer: B - Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin. It is usually given through the IV route. Vitamin K is the antidote for Coumadin, acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity, and naloxone is used to reverse narcotic toxicity.

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