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What is the action of an anticoagulant? |
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| to prevent growth of established thrombus |
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| Name the most frequently used low molecular weight heparin |
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| Often given to pts with... |
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| How is heparin adjusted? (2 things) |
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| Which anticoagulant is used for ACS? |
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| What labs do you monitor for a pt on anticoagulant therapy? |
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| Why are platelets monitored for a pt on anticoag. therapy? |
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| to observe for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia |
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| What does recurrent ischemia, active bleeding and HYPOtension signify? |
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subtherapeutic dosage OR supratherapeutic dosage AND should be evaluated immediately |
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What test is used to monitor therapeutic levels? |
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| What does aPTT/PTT monitor? |
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| What is the PT range suposed to be? |
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| What is the INR suposed to be? |
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| Heparin is given by __?__ |
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| What are 2 things that you must look for when your pt is on anticoag. therapy? |
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| What is the antidote for heparin? |
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| Severe S/E, adverse R/A for Heparin |
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bleeding hemorrhage hematoma severe HYPOtension |
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What can Heparin be used for? |
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venous thrombus PE thromboembolytic complications |
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