Antiplatelets - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Dobutamine (Dobutrex) -Correct Answer beta-1 selective vasoactive adrenergic drug miscellaneous HF drug increases cardiac output via increase contractility (positive inotropy) increases stroke volume (esp. HF patients) Heparin MOA -Correct Answer prevents new clots and enlargement of existing binds to antithrombin III inactivating several main clotting factors -activated factor II (thrombin) -activated factor X -activated factor IX Warfarin (Coumadin) MOA -Correct Answe...

Heparin exerts its anticoagulant effect by binding to which of the following substances? a. fibrin b. factor VII c. protein S d. antithrombin D heparin exerts anticoagulant effect by binding to antithrombin All but which of the following medications are appropriate to use in UA/NSTEMI patients? a. antiplatelets b. beta blockers c. thrombolytics d. ACE inhibitors C in addition to other meds, antiplatelets, betablockers, and ACE inhibitors are appropriate to use in UA/NSTEMI pat...

which type of chronic stable angina often happens at rest, shows transient st elevation, and is associated with raynauds disease Correct Answer-Prinzmetal's Angina which type of angina is relieved by nitroglycerin Correct Answer-chronic stable true or false? circadian rhythms can be the cause of chronic stable angina Correct Answer-true (early morning angina) which type of chronic stable angina is not associated with CAD or spasms? Correct Answer-Microvascular Angina what causes mic...

NUR 106 (UNIT 5) Cardiovascular Therapy: Thromboembolic Disorder DrugsProcess of Coagulation - correct answer Blood Vessel Injury - correct answer Local vasoconstriction seals off small injury Platelet aggregation forms a platelet plug Hageman factor is activated Intrinsic pathway converts prothrombin to thrombin to seal system Extrinsic pathway clots the blood that has leaked out of the vascular system Platelet Aggregation - correct answer Types of Blood Disorders: Thromboemboli...

MEDICATIONS (STROKE CARE) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ when can aspirin be used for primary prevention? - -- high risk women, greatest benefit if 65 years of age or older - ten year risk for CVD > 10% - patients with CKD (GFR < 45ml) common adverse reaction with antiplatelets - -bleeding what are contraindications to antiplatelets? - -- active pathological bleeding or severe hypersensitivity what are some medications that increase the bleeding risk when taken w...

PN3 Final Exam Q&A Rasmussen Neuro 1. For the client who is at risk for stroke, the most important guideline the nurse should teach is to: A. monitor weight and activity. B. increase drinks with caffeine. C. increase amounts of sodium in the diet. D. monitor blood pressure. 2. A client is being evaluated for a stroke. The nurse knows that one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between strokes is: A. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). B. positron...

Antiplatelets - answer-(prevent platelets from making clots, IRREVERSIBLE 5-7 days) Clopidogrel (plavix) ASA Ticlopidine (ticlid) Dipyridamole (persantine) Dipyridamole + asa (aggrenox) VerifyNow lab for ASA/plavix: measure plt aggregation Anticoagulants - answer-(prevent coag cascade) Coumadin (warfarin) Heparin Dabigatran (pradaxa) Apixaban (e

During the 48 hours after a myocardial infarction (MI), a nurse should assign the highest priority to monitoring the patient for what complication? Dysrhythmias Anxiety and fear Metabolic acidosis Medication side effects - Answer Dysrhythmias The nurse must be most alert for dysrhythmias, which may signal another MI or impending complications. The nurse should also be alert for increased anxiety, which may cause pain and lead to a secondary infarction. Anxiety and fear are...

NSAIDs interactions -warfarin and thrombolytics (increase risk of bleeding) -desmopressin (increased risk of hyponatremia and fluid retention) -factor VIII/IX (NSAID stops body from making COX-1 & mucosa uses prostaglandins to line stomach with mucus) -beta 2 adrenergic agonists (worsen asthma) -glucocorticoids -ibuprofen and celecoxib (can increase risk of bleeding when used simultaneously with anticoagulants/antiplatelets, may also reduce efficacy of certain antiHTN meds, can increase...

Nurb 3150 Exam 3 Questions With 100% Verified Answers Hemostasis - answerAny process that stops bleeding (compression, surgery, cauterization) Coagulation - answerProcess of clotting Thrombus - answerBlood clot Embolus - answerA blood clot that has dislodged from the vessel wall and is moving through the bloodstream Fibrin - answerStringy protein produced by fibirnogen during the clotting process, major component of blood clots increased Fibrinolysis - answerReverse of clotting process,...