Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from frequent blood clots and currently taking argatroban (Hospira). Which of the following conditions in the client's medical history would require them to take argatroban (Hospira)?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Argatroban is a direct thrombin inhibitor used specifically for the treatment of HIT. HIT is a serious complication of heparin therapy characterized by a drop in platelet count and increased risk of blood clot formation. Argatroban helps prevent further clot formation by inhibiting thrombin.
Choice B (Myocardial infarction) is incorrect because argatroban is not typically used for the treatment of myocardial infarction.
Choice C (Gastrointestinal bleeding) is incorrect as argatroban does not specifically treat this condition.
Choice D (Hepatotoxicity) is incorrect as there is no direct indication for the use of argatroban in hepatotoxicity.
Choice B (Myocardial infarction) is incorrect because argatroban is not typically used for the treatment of myocardial infarction.
Choice C (Gastrointestinal bleeding) is incorrect as argatroban does not specifically treat this condition.
Choice D (Hepatotoxicity) is incorrect as there is no direct indication for the use of argatroban in hepatotoxicity.