Practice Question
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is to undergo a colonoscopy. The client informs the nurse that he took his prescribed medications before coming to the clinic. Which of the following medications is the priority to report to the provider?
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Correct Answer:
Clopidogrel
Rationale:
🔴 Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that inhibits blood clot formation, increasing the risk of bleeding during invasive procedures such as a colonoscopy.
🔴 The bowel mucosa can be easily irritated or damaged during the procedure, and bleeding may be difficult to control if antiplatelet agents are active in the system.
🔴 This medication should typically be discontinued several days prior to procedures involving tissue trauma unless directed otherwise by the provider.
🔴 Reporting this medication use immediately is critical so the provider can evaluate the risk-benefit ratio and determine whether to proceed, delay, or take precautions.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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