Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 517 of 2368
A client who takes dabigatran has a life-threatening bleed. Which reversal agent should the nurse anticipate?
- Protamine sulfate
- Vitamin K
- Idarucizumab
- Digoxin immune fab
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Correct answer: Idarucizumab
Idarucizumab is the specific reversal agent for dabigatran.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Dabigatran. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026