The nurse chooses which drug from the emergency cart as the antidote for heparin (Liquaemin)overdose that results in hemorrhaging?

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Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin overdose as it binds to heparin to form a stable complex that does not have anticoagulant activity, thus reversing the effects of heparin. Phytonadione (Vitamin K) is the antidote for warfarin (Coumadin) overdose, Calcium gluconate is used to treat hyperkalemia and Potassium phosphate is used to treat hypophosphatemia.

The Nurse Chooses Which Drug from the Emergency Cart as the Antidote