A client has heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).The student nurse asks how this is treated.About what drugs does the nurse instructor teach? (Select all that apply.)

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The standard drugs used to treat HIT are argatroban,bivalirudin,and lepirudin.The other drugs are not used.Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent used to reduce the likelihood of stroke or myocardial infarction.Methylprednisolone is a steroid used to reduce inflammation.

A Client Has Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)