these are used to reduce clot formation or to prevent an already existing clot to become larger
What are anti coagulants? they do not dissolve clots
100
since anticoagulant drugs prevent or slow formation of clots, they are prohibited in these 3 situations.
What are people with bleeding ulcers, recent surgery, and delivery of a baby within the previous 24 hours?
100
the initial bolus of heparin is given by IV based on this
What is weight
100
this lab value is 1.5 to 2.5 of the mean normal range
What is aPTT
100
this lab value is 11-13.5
What is PT- protime
200
patients should avoid contact sports and activities such as jumping, running, joggingand hi impact exercise since it may cause bleeding when on anti coagulents
true or false
What is true
200
this drug is given only subcutaneous or IV
What is heparin
200
the rate of the heparin infusion is based on this lab value
What is aPTT
200
the lab value of 0.8-1.2 is normal
What is INR
200
an expected side effect of heavier menses may occur with use of these drugs as well as other risks of bleeding
What are anticoagulants
300
this is a low platelet count as a result of the use of heparin
aka HIT
What is heparin induced thrombocytopenia.
300
This lab value is 150k-400k
What are platelets
300
this type of anticoagulant does not need to have routine lab testing
What low molecular weight heparins or LMW heparin
300
this lab value is between 2 and 3
What is an INR
300
a patient may be getting coumadin daily to get his blood coagulated but be on this drip at the same time
What is heparin. need to get PT/INR to a therapeutic level before d/c heparin. heparin works faster than coumadin
400
green leafy vegetables have a large amount of this which is the antidote to coumadin
What is vitamin K
400
this beverage can interfere with the action of coumadin and must discuss with physician prior to drinking this beverage
What is alcohol
400
these drugs dissolve clots and are nicknamed 'clot busters'
What are thrombolytics
400
thrombolytics are prescribed for these type of clot related problems
What heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolisms.
400
a person must be given within 12 hours for this condition caused by a clot
What is 12 hours? better prognosis if given as soon as possible
500
a thrombolytic must be given within 3 hours of this onset of this clot related process
What is stroke
500
because of the risk of bleeding, these are avoided in a patient that has received thrombolytic drugs
What iare IM/sub cu injections? also do not start or remove IV lines
500
to prevent the formation of new clots, the patient is on this type of IV infusion
What is a heparin drip
500
the patient is kept in bed for 4-6 hours after receiving these type drugs
What are thrombolytics
500
colony stimulating factors increases cell production causing the blood to become thicker. as a result you will see these 3 things happening.
What are blood pressure, increased clot formation and blood moving slower through small vessels.