The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had a myocardial infarction (MI). Which medications...
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had a myocardial infarction (MI). Which medications would the nurse anticipate the health care provider will recommend to this patient as prevention of another MI.
A. Vitamin K and an anti-inflammatory
B. Omega 3 supplement and an iron supplement
c. Omega 3 supplement and a baby aspirin daily
d. Vitamin A and an anticoagulant
Homework Answers
#. The correct option is C) Omega 3 supplement and a baby aspirin daily
Omega-3 fatty acids are effective in reducing lipid levels and stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques, thereby reducing sudden death from myocardial infarction.
Aspirin is an antiplatelet drug that can be used to prevent the development of coronary artery disease . It prevents the aggregation of platelets , which can prevent plague from increasing in size.
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