This medication given IV is the reversal agent for Heparin
What is Protamine Sulfate
100
This class of medications is routinely prescribed in addition to ACE inhibitors
(NOTE:Start off on the lowest possible dose initially)
What are beta-blockers
100
The laboratory study commonly used to measure the development and progression of heart failure
What is a BNP
100
For both arterial and venous leg ulcers, this nursing assessment is done to evaluate the quality of circulation
What are pedal pulses
100
A BNP level of less than ____________ is indicative of some degree of myocardial compensation
What is 100
200
This anticoagulant has a longer half life than unfractionated Heparin so that doses can be given in one or two SQ injections per day
(Don't forget: Dosing is based on weight)
What is Lovenox (enoxaparin)
200
This class of medications cause the kidneys to retain potassium. These types of medications must be discontinued if potassium remains greater than 5.5 mEQ/L or if creatinine begins to rise
What are ACE inhibitors
200
This diagnostic test is used to assess ventricular function and determine the ejection fraction (EF)
What is and ECHO (Echocardiogram)
200
This heart failure assessment finding is caused by abnormal filling.
(Hint: Noted on auscultation)
What is an S3 (gallop)
200
Normal Range: 11-14 seconds
What is PT (Prothrombin Time)
300
This anticoagulant has a slow onset of action, a narrow therapeutic window, and it's full effect is delayed for 3-5 days
What is Coumadin (Warfarin)
300
This class of diuretics are usually used first in the treatment of heart failure. They inhibit Na and Cl reabsorption mainly in the ascending loop of henle
What are Loop Diuretics
300
This diagnostic exam confirms obstruction and identifies levels of valvular incompetence
What is duplex ultrasonography
300
Pneumatic compression devices/stockings,
anticoagulant medication therapy, and avoiding sitting or standing for prolonged periods are all nursing interventions for which venous insufficiency disorder
What is DVT (accepted: VTE)
300
Heparin is in the effective (therapeutic) range when this coagulation study is 1.5 times the control
What is aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
400
This medication can be given SC or IV as an antidote for which anticoagulant?
What is Vitamin K (Mephyton)
400
This medication increases the force of myocardial contraction and slows conduction through the AV node. It also improves contractility and increases left ventricular output
What is Digoxin (Digitalis or Lanoxin)
400
A common diagnostic test performed along with an ECHO to help confirm the diagnosis of heart failure
(Note: NOT a laboratory test)
What is and EKG (ECG)
400
This nursing intervention is used to evaluate the effectiveness of diuretic therapy. It is also used as an indicator of progressing fluid retention
What is a daily weight
400
In instances of an infection such as cellulitis, this laboratory test would result in an elevation outside of normal range
What are WBCs (while blood cells)
500
These three factor Xa inhibitors do not require routine anticoagulant monitoring
What are:
Fondaparinux (Atrixia)
Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
500
This class of medications block the vasoconstricting effects of angiotensin II
What are ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)
500
Normal range for the Ejection Fraction (EF)
What is 55-65%
500
Signs of bleeding, utilizing reversal agents, food/drug interaction, and monitoring for _________________ are all nursing management strategies for anticoagulation therapy
(Hint: <150,000)
What is thrombocytopenia
500
Warfarin (Coumadin) is the effective (therapeutic) range when the PT is 1.5 to 2 times normal or the _______ is 2.0-3.0