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N112 Anticoagulants
N112 - Anticoagulants for final
Question | Answer |
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What are the prophylactic uses of anticoagulants? | Anticoagulants are used to prevent deep vein thrombosis & pulmonary embolism. |
Which patients are at a high risk for clot formation? | Patients with myocardial infarction, unstable angina, atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves and post op patients. |
What is the antidote for Coumadin? | Vitamin K |
What is the antidote for Heparin? | Protamine sulfate |
What are the overall actions of anticoagulants? | Anticoagulants prevent fibrin deposits, prevent thrombus from enlarging, and prevent clot complications - stroke, MI or PE. |
What are the side effects/adverse reactions of anticoagulants? | Hemorrhage, GI upset, toxicity |
What are some patient teachings for anticoagulants? | Avoid high contact sports, use electric razor, report signs/symptoms of bleeding: dark or blood-tinged urine or stools, excessive bruising, dizziness & abdominal pain. |