A client with chronic arterial occlusive disease undergoes percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) for mechanical dilation of the right femoral artery. After the procedure, the client will be prescribed long-term administration of which drug? A. Aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol). B. Pentoxifylline (Trental) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). C. Aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix). D. Penicillin V or erythromycin (E-Mycin)

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Dean Roy

20 June, 18:46

A client with chronic arterial occlusive disease undergoes percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) for mechanical dilation of the right femoral artery. After the procedure, the client will be prescribed long-term administration of which drug? A. Aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol). B. Pentoxifylline (Trental) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). C. Aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix). D. Penicillin V or erythromycin (E-Mycin)

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Johnathan Reynolds · Answer 1

Aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix)

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Aspirin or clopidogrel (plavix).-rationale: after ptca, the client begins long-term aspirin or clopidogrel therapy to prevent thromboembolism