Anticoagulant/Platelet

Question 1

Warfarin
Coumadin
Anticoagulant/Platelet
Uses: venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack

Answer 1

Action: helps prevent clots or any other clots from forming
PO: 1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg
Adverse reactions: coughing up blood, dizziness, weakness, severe headache
Nursing considerations: evaluate patients regularly for blood loss

Question 2

Heparin
panheparin
anticoagulant/platelet
uses: DVT, pulmonary embolism

Answer 2

action: help treat or prevent blood clots
IV: 60-5000 units/kg
adverse reactions: abdominal pain, hematuria, constipation, headaches, coughing up blood
Nursing considerations: monitor for signs of bleeding