Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Which arterial anticoagulant medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for a client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Clopidogrel (A), an antiplatelet, is used in arterial occlusive disease to prevent thrombosis. Streptokinase (B) is a thrombolytic, protamine (C) reverses heparin, and enoxaparin (D) is for DVT.