anticoagulants
The classification for medications like heparin and warfarin that prevent clot formation
what are anticoagulants
The vital sign you must assess before giving digoxin?
What is apical?
primary function of bronchodilators
dilate airways
THE LAB TEST USED TO MONITOR THE THERAPEUTIC LEVEL OF HEPARIN
WHAT IS A PTT
HEPARIN (H) FOR..
HOSPITAL
the lab test monitored for patients on heparin
what is a PTT
The primary complication to monitor for with platelet inhibitors
what is GI bleeding ?
What does ICS stand for
inhaled corticosteroid
LAB TEST FOR WARFARIN
PT/INR
ICS =
inflammation control center
The reversal agent antidote for warfarin
what is vitamin K?
the first clinical sign of digoxin toxicity
What are GI symptoms
nausea vomiting
This specific class of inhaled medication is often used in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid, used for long-term maintenance of asthma or COPD
What is long-acting beta agonist (LABA)
CONCERN FOR CRITICAL POTASSIUM LEVELS
CARDIAC STABILITY
LABA NEEDS A ????
BUDDY (ICS)
why is low molecular weight heparin often preferred
over standard heparin regarding patient monitoring
it has a lower risk of bleeding and requires less frequent monitoring
action for platelet inhibitors before surgery
hold the medication
measurement for airway patency
peak flow
RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT FOCUS
BREATH SOUNDS AND PEAK FLOW
K+ KEEPS THE HEART
OK...
The clinical process of switching from warfarin to a shorter acting anticoagulant before surgery
What is bridging therapy?
electrolyte that increases digoxin toxicity risk
low potassium ( hypokalemia)
components of a combination inhaler?
LABA + ICS
GOAL OF EVALUATION PHASE
SYMPTOM IMPROVEMENT /LACK OF BLEEDING
A-C-T STANDS FOR
PLATELETS ACT TO FORM CLOTS