On the Pharm
Starts with an A
On the ward
Lets get Physiological
"I keep bleeding"
100
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is delivered via this route
What is subcutaneous injection?
100
This A is a type of direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC).
What is Apixaban?
100
The most commonly used anticoagulant for pregnant women.
What is LMWH?
100
This enzyme converts soluble fibrinogen into insoluble monomers of fibrin
What is thrombin (coagulation factor IIa)?
100
This side effect of heparin is indicated by extremely low platelet counts
What is Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
200
This anticoagulant decreases the hepatic synthesis of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors.
What is warfarin?
200
This A is commonly used clotting test to monitor Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
What is APTT?
200
These anticoagulants are used in conditions that necessitate prompt anticoagulant activity, such as stroke, PE, and DVT
What are heparins?
200
This coagulation pathway involves factors VIII, IX, XI and XII
What is the intrinsic pathway
200
These pinpoint round spots appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin
What are petechiae?
300
a structure built to span a physical obstacle without blocking the way underneath OR a term that refers to the use of short-acting anticoagulants (heparin or LMWH) for a period of time during the interruption of warfarin therapy.
what is a bridge / bridging?
300
This A is an arrhythmia in which DOACs are commonly prescribed due to its risk of stroke.
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
300
Warfarin is the mainstay anticoagulant for patients with one of these
What is a mechanical heart valve?
300
These clotting factors are vitamin K dependent?
What are factors X, IX, VII & II?
300
QUICK. Use this antidote when heparin needs to be reversed?
What is protamine sulphate?
400
Before prescribing warfarin you better check this ratio.
What is INR?
400
This A is the reversal agent for Rivaroxaban and Apixaban
What is Andexanet alfa?
400
Women of child bearing age may need to be monitored more closely when on warfarin therapy due to an interaction with this type of medication.
What is the oral contraceptive pill?
400
Activated by heparin to accelerate the inactivation of coagulation enzyme Xa
What is antithrombin III?
400
A term given to drugs that cause or increase the risk of a birth defect in a baby
What is teratogenic?