Pharmacology · practice question
A client receiving a continuous heparin infusion develops significant bleeding. Which medication should the nurse anticipate?
Multiple choiceEasy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Protamine sulfate
Why
Protamine binds heparin and neutralizes it. The nurse would also stop the infusion and follow the bleeding protocol.
References
- A current nursing drug handbook (e.g. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses)
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