Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

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What drugs increase the risk of bleeding when given with heparin?

Aspirin and warfarin

Heparin is a blood thinning medication commonly used to prevent blood clots. In order for heparin to work safely and effectively, it is important to avoid taking other medications that also thin the blood, as this can increase the risk of bleeding. Option A, which includes aspirin and warfarin, are both known to increase the risk of bleeding when taken with heparin. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can affect blood clotting, and warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that is also used to prevent blood clots. Options C and D, vitamin K and calcium, do not have any known interactions with heparin. Option B, paracetamol and ibuprofen, are both pain relievers but do not affect blood clotting and therefore do not increase the risk of bleeding when taken with hepar

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Paracetamol and ibuprofen

Vitamin K and calcium

Antacids and proton pump inhibitors

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