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Pharmacology

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What are the two steps of hemostasis?   Platelet plug formation and coagulation  
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What are the two pathways of coagulation?   Intrinsic and extrinsic  
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What is the action of anticoagulants?   Reduce the formation of fibrin  
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What are the three major groups of thromboembolic drugs?   Anticoagulants, antiplateletes, and thrombolytics  
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Is the half-life of heparin short or long?   Short  
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How can heparin be administered?   Only by IV or subQ injection  
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Where is the optimal site for subQ heparin injection?   In the abdomen, two inches from the umbilicus  
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What are the adverse effects of heparin?   Hemorrhage, spinal/epidural hematoma, and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia  
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What is the primary treatment for heparin induced thrombocytopenia?   Stopping the use of heparin  
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When is heparin contraindicated?   In patients with thrombocytopenia; uncontrollable bleeding; immediately after brain, eye, or spinal cord surgery  
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What are the labs that must be monitored with heparin use?   aPTT and INR  
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What is the normal range for aPTT?   25-38 seconds  
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What is the normal INR range?   2-3 seconds  
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Does heparin increase or decrease aPTT time?   Increases to 60-80 seconds  
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How often should the aPTT be monitored in a patient on heparin?   Every 4-6 hours  
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What should you assess for in patients on heparin?   S/S of blood loss: Hypotension, tachycardia, bruises, hematomas, headache or syncope, discolored urine. Also assess mental status and mucous membranes  
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What is the antidote for heparin overdose?   Protamine sulfate  
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Describe the action of protamine sulfate.   Has immediate action and last 2 hours.  
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How is protamine sulfate administered?   Usually by IV  
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What are the advantages of Lovenox?   It can be given at home, while heparin cannot..  
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What patient should never receive Lovenox?   Patient in kidney failure (assess creatinine and BUN levels).  
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True or False: Warfarin has a delayed onset.   True  
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How is warfarin administered?   PO  
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What are the therapeutic uses of warfarin?   Prevention of thrombus in atrial fibrillation and as prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic heart valves.  
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What is the antidote for warfarin overdose?   Vitamin K  
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What should be included in patient teaching for warfarin?   Use a soft bristled toothbrush  
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What labs should be monitored with warfarin?   PT and INR  
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What is a normal PT range?   11-14 seconds  
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Does warfarin increase or decrease PT range?   Increase  
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Should warfarin be used during pregnancy?   No  
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What are the advantages of direct thrombin inhibitors?   No anticoagulation monitoring and usually the same dose is used for all patients  
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Do the direct thrombin inhibitors have a reversal agent?   No  
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What is the therapeutic use for eliquis?   Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patient with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation  
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What is an example of an antiplatelet drug?   Aspirin  
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What are the thrombolytic drugs used for?   Acute MI, acute ischemic stroke, and acute massive PE  
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What drugs are also known as clot busters?   Thrombolytic drugs  
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What are the 3 thrombolytic drugs available in the US?   Alteplase, Reteplase, and Tenecteplase  
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