Antithrombotic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following conditions? a. Raynaud's phenomenon b. Ulcerative colitis c. Anemia d. Migraine headaches - Migraine headaches *RATIONALE* Ergotamine prevents or stops a migraine headache by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors in the cranial peripheral vascular smooth muscle, which causes vasoconstriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels....

TEST BANK for Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2023. by Maxine Papadakis, Stephen McPhee, Michael Rabow & Kenneth McQuaid A+ TABLE OF CONTENTS_ Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion C hapter 2. Common Symptoms Chapter 3. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management Chapter 4. Geriatric Disorders Chapter 5. Palliative Care & Pain Management Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders Chapter 7. Disorders of the Eyes & Lids Chapter 8. Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders Chapter 9. Pulmonary ...

Liver Transplant Medications Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Aspirin used as... - answerNonopioid analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antiplatelet Aspirin nursing considerations... - answer- pain after administration - fever before & after adminstration - hepatotoxicity - allergic reactions - ototoxicity - salicylate level - beers criteria - pregnancy / breastfeeding Entecavir (Baraclude) used as... - answerAntiviral = Chronic hepatitis B (HBV) Entecavi...

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chapter 26 nclex questions and answers -pharm The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving antithrombotic therapy in the emergency department because of a possible MI. Which adverse effect would be of the greatest conc

What is dyslipidemia? abnormal concentrations of serum lipoproteins What are the three serum lipoproteins? Very Low density lipoproteins (VLDL) Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) High density lipoproteins (HDL) What type of fat is a VLDL? Triglyceride What can elevated levels of triglyceride serum indicate? Corondary artery disease risk What is the job of the LDLs? they deliver cholesterol to the tissues What is LDL made of? cholesterol and protein What does an elevated serum con...

RHIT - Compliance Domain 3What type of plan is Joint Commission-accredited facilities required to maintain to protect health information from catastrophes such as fire, flooding, bomb threats, and theft? A. patient care B. case management C. budget D. disaster REFERENCE: AHIMA Practice Brief, "Disaster Planning for Health Information" McWay, p 326 - correct answer disaster Documentation found in acute care health records should include core measure quality indicators required for...

NURS319 Functions and effects of herbs Aloe vera medicinal part - answerleaves aloe vera primary uses - answerskin irritations and burns bilberry medicinal parts - answerberries and leaves bilberry primary uses - answerdiarrhea, vision, antioxidant cranberry medicinal parts - answerberries and juice cranberry primary use - answerprevent UTI garlic medicinal part - answerbulbs garlic primary use - answerreduce cholesterol, reduce BP, anticoagulant ginger medicinal part - answerroot ging...

NU 641 GOUT Medications Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ What two medication are used to prevent gout? - Answer- Ucicosuric Drugs- prevtion drugs Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone MOA of Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone - Answer- Increase the rate of uric acid secretion Both inhibit renal tubular reabsorption of urate; decrease serum uric acid levels Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone indication - Answer- No anti-inflammatory activity and not for acute attacks. Used for prevention Most useful ...

Which characteristic describes antithrombin (AT)? A. It is synthesized in megakaryocytes B. It is activated by protein C C. It is a cofactor of heparin D. It is a pathological inhibitor of coagulation Answer C. It is a cofactor of heparin C Antithrombin is heparin cofactor and it is the most important naturally occurring physiological inhibitor of blood coagulation. It represents about 75% of antithrombotic activity and is an α2-globulin made by the liver. Which laboratory test is a...