A patient with a history of kidney stones is scheduled for a renogram.Which medication should a nurse instruct the patient to stop at least 1 week prior to this procedure?
A)Clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix)
B)Digoxin (Lanoxin)
C)Furosemide (Lasix)
D)Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

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Clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix) is an antiplatelet medication that can increase the risk of bleeding. It is often recommended to stop such medications before procedures to minimize bleeding risk.

A Patient with a History of Kidney Stones Is Scheduled