Asked by Day of Discovery on May 25, 2024
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The nurse is completing a medication history for the surgical patient in preadmission testing. Which medication should the nurse instruct the patient to hold (discontinue) in preparation for surgery according to protocol?
A) Warfarin
B) Vitamin C
C) Prednisone
D) Acetaminophen
Warfarin
A blood-thinning medication used to prevent and treat blood clots by inhibiting the production of clotting factors in the liver.
Preadmission Testing
Medical tests or evaluations conducted before admission to a hospital or surgical procedure to ensure patient readiness.
Medication History
The documentation and review of a patient's previous and current pharmaceutical drugs, used for assessing treatment and identifying possible adverse interactions or allergies.
- Understand the medications to hold or discontinue before surgery and the reasons why.
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Jessica TheinMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Medications such as warfarin or aspirin alter normal clotting factors and thus increase the risk of hemorrhaging. Discontinue at least 48 hours before surgery. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever that has no special implications for surgery. Vitamin C actually assists in wound healing and has no special implications for surgery. Prednisone is a corticosteroid, and dosages are often temporarily increased rather than held.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the medications to hold or discontinue before surgery and the reasons why.