Heparins - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

101 Quiz 9 Ch. 15 Insulin Admin & Ch. 16 Heparin Administration Questions and Answers With complete solution (Graded)

Anticoagulation (warfarin, DOACs, heparins, direct thrombin inhibitors) questions with correct answers

what are low-molecular-weight-heparins used for Correct Answer-preventing complications of fractures: VTE example of low-molecular-weight-heparin Correct Answer-enoxaparin function of enoxaparin Correct Answer-prolongs clotting time and prevents thrombosis formation why is enoxaparin the preferred prophylactic treatment for VTE Correct Answer-it has a longer half life and greater bioavailability. it prevents other complications, like bleeding, that could be caused from using heparin ...

What are the goals of pre-operative assessment? correct answers 1. To identify important medical issues in order to - Optimise their treatment. - Inform the patient of the risks associated with surgery. - Ensure care is provided in an appropriate environment. 2. To identify important social issues which may have a bearing on the planned procedure and the recovery period. 3. To familiarise the patient with the planned procedure and the hospital processes. Stopping smoking how long bef...

What are examples of low molecular weight heparins? CORRECT ANSWER Enoxaparin, dalteparin What is the protocol for someone with a history of epilepsy with recent seizure? CORRECT ANSWER Should not drive for at least 3 months What population does acute rheumatic fever mostly affect? CORRECT ANSWER -ages 5-15 -twice as common in girls What lab result can help support the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever? What EKG finding? CORRECT ANSWER ESR/CRP Prolonged PR interval What is the p...

Nura 1550 Anticoags Test Questions and Answers Heparins - Answer-inhibits factor IX, X, XI, XII, antithrombin endogenous and exogenous heparin adminstration - Answer-IV or SUBQ, prophylactic or therapeutic use heparin adverse effect - Answer-bleeding -heparin induced thrombocytopenia-sudden decrease in plts- stop meds heprain antidote - Answer-protamine sulfate Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - Answer-low molecular weight heparin inhibits factor IX, X, XI, XII, antithrombin, more specifi...

Pharmacology test 2 review 2023/2024 Positive inotropic drugs - ANSWER-Phosphodiesterase inhibitors, e.g., milrinone Cardiac glycosides, e.g., digoxin B-type natriuretic peptides Other drugs used in heart failure - ANSWER-ACE-inhibitors e.g., 'pril' Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) e.g., 'sartan' ß-Blockers e.g., 'olol' Diuretics e.g., furosemide, spironolactone Inotropes - ANSWER-Inotropy -Force of muscular contractions Chronotropy -Heart rate Dromotropy-Conduction of el...

PEBC Updated STUDY GUIDE!!! [2024/2025] 100% Correct Answers What are the criteria for urate lowering therapy in gout *Ans* diagnosis of gout plus 1 of: Tophi 2 or more attacks per yer CKD stage 2 or worse (GFR <90) past urolithiasis Drugs that increase uric acid *Ans* EtOH cyclosporin Tacrolimus thiazide and loop diuretics levodopa, Ethambutol Cytotoxic chemo low dose salicylate pyrazinamide teriperatide interferon +ribavirin niacin First line therapy for fibr...

Therapeutic dosing and monitoring of warfarin (Coumadin) Treatment with warfarin should be initiated with standard doses of 5–10 mg. The initial adjustment of the prothrombin time takes about 1 week, which usually results in a maintenance dosage of 5–7 mg/d. The prothrombin time (PT) should be increased to a level representing a reduction of prothrombin activity to 25% of normal and maintained there for long-term therapy. When the activity is less than 20%, the warfarin dosage should be r...

NUR 405 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024 Update NUR 405 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024 Update Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) correct answers 1. Damage to any part of the spinal cord causing a temporary or permanent loss of sensory, motor, or autonomic dysfunction below the level of injury 2. Causes: -MVA (38%) -Falls (30.5%) -Violence (13.5%) gun shot wounds, stabbing -Sport injuries (9%) diving, football -Degenerative older w osteoporosis -Cancer, hemorrhage 3. Permanent disabili...