Direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)
Direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for dabigatran to prevent stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Dabigatran does not need to be taken with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset. It can be taken with or without food.
Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots and stroke. It can cause bleeding as a side effect, so the client should report any signs of bleeding, such as bruising, hematuria, or melena. The client should also use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor to prevent injury and bleeding. Dabigatran should be stored in its original container to maintain potency and protect it from moisture.
Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots and stroke. It can cause bleeding as a side effect, so the client should report any signs of bleeding, such as bruising, hematuria, or melena. The client should also use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor to prevent injury and bleeding. Dabigatran should be stored in its original container to maintain potency and protect it from moisture.
Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots and stroke. It can cause bleeding as a side effect, so the client should report any signs of bleeding, such as bruising, hematuria, or melena. The client should also use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor to prevent injury and bleeding. Dabigatran should be stored in its original container to maintain potency and protect it from moisture.
Dabigatran does not require regular blood tests to monitor the drug level. Unlike warfarin, dabigatran has a predictable anticoagulant effect and does not need frequent dose adjustments.
Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots and stroke. It can cause bleeding as a side effect, so the client should report any signs of bleeding, such as bruising, hematuria, or melena. The client should also use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor to prevent injury and bleeding. Dabigatran should be stored in its original container to maintain potency and protect it from moisture.
Choice A is wrong because dabigatran does not need to be taken with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset. It can be taken with or without food.
Choice E is wrong because dabigatran does not require regular blood tests to monitor the drug level. Unlike warfarin, dabigatran has a predictable anticoagulant effect and does not need frequent dose adjustments.