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pharmacology hemost
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Heparin: therapeutic lab, adverse effects, reversal agent, and nursing considerations? | Labs: aPTT â therapeutic effect; platelets â monitor for HIT. Adverse effects: Bleeding, HIT. Reversal: Protamine sulfate. Nursing: Monitor aPTT, platelets, and bleeding. |
| Enoxaparin (Lovenox) therapeutic monitoring, adverse effects, reversal agent, and nursing considerations? | Labs: No routine aPTT; monitor platelets and renal function. Adverse effects: Bleeding, bruising, low platelets. Reversal: Protamine (partial reversal). Nursing: Usually SQ; monitor bleeding, platelets, and kidneys. |
| Warfarin: therapeutic lab, adverse effects, reversal agent, and nursing considerations? | Labs: PT/INR â therapeutic effect. Adverse effects: Bleeding. Reversal: Vitamin K. Nursing: Monitor INR; keep vitamin K intake consistent; check drug interactions. |
| Apixaban (Eliquis): therapeutic monitoring, adverse effects, reversal agent, and nursing considerations? | Labs: No routine INR/aPTT; monitor CBC and renal function. Adverse effects: Bleeding, bruising, anemia. Reversal: Andexanet alfa may be used for severe bleeding. Nursing: Monitor bleeding and kidney function; check drug interactions. |
| Aspirin | |