Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 508 of 2368
A client receiving a heparin infusion has active bleeding. Which medication should the nurse anticipate giving to reverse the heparin?
- Vitamin K
- Protamine sulfate
- Idarucizumab
- Digoxin immune fab
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Correct answer: Protamine sulfate
Protamine sulfate given by slow infusion neutralizes heparin.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Heparin Sodium. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026