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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the hospital.Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to prepare for this client to further manage the client's DVT?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleSimvastatin is used to lower cholesterol levels and is not indicated for the management of DVT.Choice B rationaleFurosemide is a diuretic used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure, not DVT.Choice C rationaleEnoxaparin is an anticoagulant that helps to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis by inhibiting clot formation.Choice D rationaleGemfibrozil is used to reduce triglyceride levels and is not indicated for DVT management.

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