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40. Anticoagulants Flashcards

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mechanisms involved in hemostasis

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  • vasoconstriction
  • formation of platelet plug
  • sequential activation of clotting factors
  • reparation of the opening in the damaged vessel by growth of fibrous tissue
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How does the coagulation cascade lead to formation of fibrin clot

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  • injured cells release prothrombin activator
  • prothrombin activator changes prothrombin to thrombin
  • thrombin changes fibrinogen to fibrin
  • fibrin forms insoluble web over injured area to stop blood flow
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atherosclerosis often involves arteries supplying what areas of the body

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  • heart -> MI
  • brain -> stroke
  • legs -> DVT
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3 types of antithrombotic medications

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  • anticoagulants (prevents new clot formation -> does not dissolve formed clots)
  • antiplatelets (prevent arterial thrombosis)
  • thrombolytics (dissolve thrombi and limit tissue damage)
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indication for use of anticoagulants

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  • thrombophlebitis
  • DVT
  • PE
  • ACS -> PCI or STEMI
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MOA of heparin

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  • varies according to dosage
  • low dose: inactivates factor Xa and inhibits conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
  • high dose: inactivates IX, X, XI, XII, and thrombin and inhibiting conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
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side effects/adverse effects of heparin

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  • HIT
  • ecchymosis
  • bleeding risk
  • hypersensitivity
  • N/V
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How do you evaluate effectiveness of heparin

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PTT in therapeutic range (based on institution); around 60-90

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contraindications of heparin

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severe thrombocytopenia

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patient teaching for heparin

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  • rotate injection sites (to be given SQ)

- increased bleeding risk (hold pressure to wounds and report severe sxs)

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What type of medicine is enoxaparin

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LMWH

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MOA of enoxaparin

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inactivates coagulation factor Xa and produces anticoagulation

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uses of enoxaparin

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  • DVT prophylaxis
  • ACS
  • unstable angina
  • acute DVT
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administration of enoxaparin

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  • peaks 3-5 hours and lasts 12 hours
  • subcutaneous injection
  • air bubble needed to follow the injection
  • don’t rub site after injection
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adverse effects of enoxapain

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  • injection site hematoma
  • nausea
  • peripheral edema
  • bleeding
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safety info for enoxaparin

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  • lower bleeding risk than heparin
  • more stable response
  • no PTT monitoring
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antidote to heparin and enoxaparin

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protamine sulfate

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antibodies develop to platelet factor 4 complexed w/ heparin; may also develop w/ LMWH but less common

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heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT

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sxs of HIT

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  • thrombocytopenia
  • thrombosis by peripheral platelet consumption and platelet activation
  • platelets decrease by 30-50% of baseline
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MOA of warfarin

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interferes w/ hepatic synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors

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uses of warfarin

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  • prevention of venous thromboembolism
  • atrial fibrillation
  • embolization
  • coronary thrombosis
  • pulmonary embolism
  • inherited clotting disorders
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adverse effects of warfarin

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  • bleeding/hemorrhage
  • anemia
  • headache
  • fever
  • dizziness
  • lethargy
  • fetal malformations
  • abnormal bone development
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contraindications for warfarin

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  • pregnancy

- bleeding or hemorrhaging tendancies

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How do you evaluate effectiveness of warfarin

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PT/INR testing; should be in therapeutic range (typically 2-3)

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antidote to warfarin
vitamin K
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MOA of apixaban
factor Xa inhibitor
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uses for apixaban
- nonvalvular afib - DVT - PE - venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (THA, TKA)
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side effects/adverse effects of apixaban
- hemorrhage | - thrombosis w/ premature discontinuation
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contraindications for apixaban
hypersensitivity | - active bleeding
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antidote for apixaban
andexanet alfa
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What type of drug is argatroban?
direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI)
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MOA of argatroban
directly inhibits thrombin from converting fibrinogen to fibrin
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uses of argatroban
- HIT - PCI for adults who have risk of developing HIT - treatment for DVT or PE
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how is argatroban administered
IV only
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adverse reactions of argatroban
- bleeding - hypotension - chest pain - cardiac arrest - injection site reaction - N/V and GI upset - anemia - hematoma
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What is the antidote for argatroban
there isn't one
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antiplatelets are used as prophylaxis for what?
- prevention of MI or stroke for pts w/ FHx - prevent repeat MI or stroke - prevention stroke for pts having TIAs
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What is the recommended dose of ASA for pts w/ FHx of stroke or MI
- 50-325mg/day for stroke | - 75-162 mg/day for MI
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When a pt is going in for surgery, when must antiplatelets be discontinued
7 days before surgery
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What type of medication is clopidogrel?
antiplatelet
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MOA of clopidogrel
inhibits platelet aggregation and prevents adenosine diphosphate (ADP) from binding to ADP platelet receptor
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use of clopidogrel
prevent thrombosis associated w/ unstable angina, acute MI, stroke, and TIA
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adverse effects of clopidogrel
- hypotension - hypertension - bronchospams - elevated hepatic enyzmes - peptic ulcer
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pt teaching for clopidogrel
- may increase bleeding - may increase bleeding when taking certain supplements (ginger, garlic, and green tea) - effects decreased w/ grapefruit juice
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when are labs for heparin dosing drawn
1 hour before dosing
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when are labs drawn for warfarin
- daily until therapeutic | - drawn every 2-4 weeks for duration of therapy unless the dose is adjusted
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What is the goal of thrombolytic agents
reestablish blood flow ASAP to prevent/limit tissue damage
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What type of medicine is alteplase (Activase)
thrombolytic
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MOA of alteplase
- converts plasminogen to plasmin -> digests fibrin and dissolves clot - also initiates fibrinolysis
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uses of alteplase
- dissolve existing clots - acute MI - DVT - CVA - PE - arterial thrombosis - clear IV catheters
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adverse effects of alteplase
- abnormal bleeding - stroke (LT) - dysrhythmias (LT) - pulmonary edema (LT)
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contraindications for alteplase or any thrombolytic therapy
- uncontrolled severe HTN - aneurysm - AV malformation - known coagulopathy or internal bleeding - intracranial/intraspinal surgery or trauma in past 3 months - intracranial mass - recent major surgery - current use of oral anticoagulants
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when must alteplase be given
- within 12 hours of sxs of MI | - within 3 hours of CVA
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what is the antidote to alteplase
aminocaproic acid

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