anticoagulants
Which drug requires monitoring of aPTT levels?
Heparin
Which drug is commonly used to prevent strokes & MI's
Aspirin
Which mineral is essential for hemoglobin production
Iron
which drug class slows bone loss
bisphosphonates
Which meds should patients on anticoagulants avoid?
NSAIDs
Which drug requires INR monitoring?
Warfarin (coumadin)
What is a thrombolytic
It dissolves existing clots rather than preventing them
What is ferrous sulfate
Iron preparation, taken orally for anemia
How should alendronate be taken?
Upright with a full glass of water
Which position reduces esophageal irritation with alendronate?
Sitting or standing upright
Which medication is Vitamin K the antidote for?
Warfarin
Which drug class is ateplase in?
Fibrinolytic
What does epoetin alfa do ?
Stimulates RBC production
What is a common SE of bisphosphonates?
Esophagitis
unusual bleeding or bruising
What is the major side effect of anticoagulant therapy?
Excessive bleeding
What is a condition that is contradicted in thrombolytic therapy?
active internal bleeding
Which medication causes black tarry stools as a common SE?
Iron
Which drug is calcium and vitamin D usually given with?
Alendronate
Which dietary item should be consistent when taking warfarin
Vitamin K
Which lab value is required before administering heparin?
aPTT
What is a great risk in thrombolytic therapy?
Hemmorage
Which lab value evaluates anemia?
Hemoglobin
Which condition must be ruled out before giving bisphosphonates?
Hypocalcemia
When on iron therapy, what is an essential instruction?
Take on an empty stomach is tolerated