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....

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...

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

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...

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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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...

Stroke Certification What is the mainstay of acute therapy for stroke? - ANSWER-tPA (alteplase) T/F: most patients don't arrive to the ED in time to receive tPA - ANSWER-true what is the time window that tPA needs to be given in? - ANSWER-within 4.5 hours of onset of symptoms what is the most disabling side effect of stroke therapy? - ANSWER-ICH what are 2 hallmark signs of stroke? - ANSWER-one-sided weakness and drooping face secondary prevention of stroke involves controlling/managing...

- Qualified answersCT blood flow/means transmit time shows what is at risk 2 types of watershed strokes - Qualified answers1. cortical watershed 2. internal watershed 3 Main Sinuses - Qualified answers1. Superior Sagittal Sinus 2. Cavernous Sinus 3. Transverse Sinus 8 core measures of stroke - Qualified answers1. thrombolytic was given/ if appropriate 2. VTE prophylaxis by day two pharm way: low dose unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin, factor XA Inhibitor, warfarin ...

Critical Care Exam 2 latest complete study guide 2024 Coronary Atherosclerosis (CA) An abnormal accumulation of lipid, or fatty substances, and fibrous tissue in the lining of arterial blood vessel walls. CA Pathophysiology: -Inflammatory response due to injury to the vascular endothelium and progresses over many years -Injury may be initiated by smoking or tobacco use, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other factors -Endothelium changes and stops producing normal antit...