Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

Ticlopidine is typically prescribed for patients with an intolerance to which medication?

1. Warfarin

2. Eggs

3. Dairy

4. Aspirin

The correct answer is: Aspirin

Ticlopidine is commonly prescribed for patients who have an intolerance or allergy to aspirin. This medication is an antiplatelet agent that helps reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular events by preventing blood clots. Its use becomes particularly relevant in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin due to side effects, such as gastrointestinal issues or allergic reactions. In the context of managing patients who require antiplatelet therapy but are unable to take aspirin, ticlopidine serves as an alternative. It functions through a similar mechanism but is chemically distinct and has a different side effect profile, which can be beneficial for patients with aspirin intolerance. The other options provided—warfarin, eggs, and dairy—do not typically correlate with the specific intolerances that would prompt the use of ticlopidine. Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is not a direct substitute for aspirin in terms of treatment for clot prevention. The choices regarding eggs and dairy relate more to food allergies or intolerances rather than pharmacological alternatives in antiplatelet therapy.