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This process forms a blood clot and becomes dangerous when it blocks blood vessels.
What is thrombogenesis (thrombosis)?
True or False: Hemostasis is excessive bleeding.
False
These drugs prevent new clot formation but don't dissolve existing clots.
What are anticoagulants?
This lab monitors heparin therapy.
What is aPTT?
A clot in the leg is commonly called this.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
This process stops blood loss after a vessel is injured.
What is hemostasis?
True or False: Anticoagulants dissolve existing clots.
False
These drugs prevent platelets from sticking together.
What are antiplatelet drugs?
This lab monitors warfarin therapy.
What is INR?
This serious complication can occur with heparin therapy.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
When part of a clot breaks off and travels through the bloodstream, it becomes this.
What is an embolus?
True or False: Venous thrombi are more likely to become emboli than arterial thrombi.
True
These medications convert plasminogen into plasmin to dissolve fibrin.
What are thrombolytics?
INR is based on this laboratory test.
What is PT (Prothrombin Time)?
Thrombolytic therapy should only be performed in these specialized settings.
ICU or cardiac/interventional units
This disease involves foam cells and plaque buildup inside arteries.
What is atherosclerosis?
Which type of thrombosis is commonly associated with atherosclerosis?
Arterial thrombosis
This medication's antidote is protamine sulfate.
What is heparin?
Before thrombolytics are started, name two baseline labs that must be obtained.
Which drug class is best for preventing arterial thrombosis?
Antiplatelets
Name the four major steps of hemostasis.
This condition occurs when blood flow is blocked, leading to tissue death.
Ischemia and infarction
Name three conditions commonly treated with anticoagulants.
Once warfarin is therapeutic, INR is usually checked every ______ weeks.
2–4 weeks
Name three nursing responsibilities when administering coagulation drugs.