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What is a thrombus?
a blood clot
what is an embolism?
When a blood vessel is blocked by a clot
What is an example of a food that can alter the effects of warfarin in your body?
Spinach, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, asparagus, greens
How do anticoagulant medications work to prevent blood clots?
the slow the body's clot-forming process
Which type of stroke should you NOT be given a thrombolytic?
hemorrhagic stroke
What is it called when you have a blood clot blocking blood flow in your coronary arteries?
heart attack
What is it called when you have a blood clot blocking blood flow in your brain?
stroke
What are two things that should you avoid drinking while taking warfarin and why?
alcohol (it thins your blood and increases risk of bleeding) and herbal teas (can affect the way warfarin works in your body)
What is it called when you have a blood clot blocking blood flow in your lungs?
pulmonary embolism
What kind of patients would typically be prescribed a thrombolytic?
People with blood clots that are currently life-threatening
In regards to warfarin, what stays the same no matter who manufactures the medication?
the color of each strength
What does PT/INR measure?
the amount of time it takes for your blood to clot
What type of stroke is caused by a blood clot?
ischemic stroke
How do antiplatelet medications work to prevent blood clots?
the prevent platelets from clumping together
What are three signs that someone might be having a stroke?
Facial drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech
What classification of blood thinners can dissolve blood clots?
thrombolytics
What is it called when you have a blood clot blocking blood flow in veins that are deep in your body (typically in your legs)?
deep vein thrombosis
What is an over-the-counter medication that you should not take with warfarin (at least not without talking to your doctor first)?
aspirin, some herbal supplements
What kind of patients would typically be prescribed an antiplatelet medication?
People who are at risk of clotting but haven't necessarily had a clot yet
What kind of patients would typically be prescribed an anticoagulant medication?
People who are at risk of clotting who have already had issues with clots
Which drug could you potentially use to treat a stroke caused by a blood clot?
alteplase (Cathflo or Activase) (tPA)
What does it mean if your INR level is too low?
You are at increased risk of developing blood clots and we may need to increase your anticoagulant dose
What does it mean if your INR level is too high?
you are at increased risk of bleeding and we may need to decrease your anticoagulant dose
Name two reasons why you would not be qualified to receive a thrombolytic.
You are taking other blood thinners, you have recently had surgery, you have a head injury or trauma
What are the two classifications of medications that we have learned so far that aspirin falls into?
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antiplatelets