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ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from frequent blood clots and is currently taking argatroban. Which of the following conditions in the client's medical history would require them to take argatroban?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Argatroban is a direct thrombin inhibitor used in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a potentially life-threatening complication of heparin therapy. HIT is characterized by a drop in platelet count and an increased risk of blood clot formation. Argatroban helps prevent further clot formation by inhibiting thrombin activity. Ventricular Dysfunction (
B), Myocardial infarction (
C), and Hepatotoxicity (
D) do not specifically require the use of argatroban. Ventricular Dysfunction and Myocardial Infarction may require anticoagulant therapy, but argatroban is not the first-line treatment for these conditions. Hepatotoxicity is a condition affecting the liver, not directly related to the need for argatroban therapy.
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