Labs and Monitoring
PTT monitors this medication
What is Heparin?
Makes platelets slippery
What is Aspirin?
Reversal agent for heparin.
What is Protamine Sulfate?
Clot‑buster medication.
What is Alteplase (TPA)?
Main complication to monitor.
What is Bleeding?
INR goal range for warfarin therapy.
What is INR 2.0–3.0?
Syndrome linked to aspirin in kids
What is Reye’s Syndrome?
Vitamin K antagonist drug.
What is Warfarin?
Stroke treatment time goal.
What is 3 hours (goal) or 4.5 hours maximum?
High‑alert medication safety practice.
What is a Two‑Nurse Check?
Lab elevated during active clotting
What is D‑dimer?
ADP receptor blocked by these meds.
What are P2Y12 inhibitors?
Route for enoxaparin.
What is Subcutaneous?
TNK administration method.
What is Bolus Dose?
Education for warfarin diet.
What is Avoid Foods High in Vitamin K?
Platelet complication from heparin
What is Heparin‑Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
Washout time before surgery for clopidogrel.
What is 4 days minimum (7 preferred)?
Factor targeted by DOACs.
What is Factor Xa?
Avoid injections after this medication for how long?
What is 24 hours?
Spinal procedure complication risk.
What is Epidural or Spinal Hematoma?
Normal platelet count range.
What is 150,000–400,000?
Used with aspirin after stent placement.
What is Dual Antiplatelet Therapy?
Treatment for HIT.
What is Argatroban?
ICU monitoring required because of this risk.
What is Bleeding Risk?
Why wear a medical alert bracelet?
What is Alerting Providers During Emergencies or Procedures?