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TL Anticoagulants

Anticoagulant Drugs (HESI)

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Name 6 anticoagulants. Heparin, Warfarin (Coumadin), Antiplatelets - Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Dipyridamole (Persantine), Clopidogrel (Plavix), Low molecular weight heparin – Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
How does heparin work? It keeps thrombin from turning fibrinogen to fibrin – thrombin antagonists
How is heparin administered? Heparin is administered SQ or IV
What adverse reactions might a patient have with heparin? Hemorrhage, Agranulocytosis, Leukopenia, Hepatitis
What is the antidote for heparin? Protamine sulfate
What labs should be monitored for the patient on heparin? PTT, Hgb, Hct, platelets, stools for occult blood
What common nursing procedure should be avoided when the patient is on heparin? injection
How does warfarin work? Blocks the synthesis of prothrombin from vitamin K
What adverse effects might a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) experience? Hemorrhage, Agranulocytosis, Leukopenia, Hepatitis
How is warfarin administered? Orally or IV
What labs should be assessed for a patient on warfarin? PT and INR, hepatic function, CBC, and stool for occult blood
What is the antidote for Warfarin (Coumadine)? Vitamin K
Name three antiplatelet drugs. Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Dipyridamole (Persantine), Clopidagrel (Plavix)
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