Anticoagulation & Blood D/O Flashcards
Warfarin MOA
Inhibits vit K oxide reductase enzyme complex →
* Inactive Factor II, VII, IX, X
Decrease protein C & S
Warfarin Mnemonic For Clotting Factors
SNOT
Seven
Nine
10
Two
Goal INR
For most Indication
2 - 3
Goal INR
Mechanic Mitral/heart Valves
2.5 - 3.5
Reasons to Initiate Lower Starting Doses of Warfarin
Elderly
Liver disease
Malnourished
Heart failure
Taking CYP inhibitors
Taking select antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones, tetracyclines)
Warfarin
Boxed Warnings
Major or fatal bleeding
Warfarin
CI
Pregnancy
Except w/ mechanical heart valves at high risk for VTE
Warfarin
Warnings
Tissue necrosis/gangrene
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Warfarin
SE
Bleeding/bruising
Skin necrosis (gangrene)
Purple toe syndrome
Warfarin
Antidote
Prothrombin complex concentrate
Fresh frozen plasma
Vit K (delayed reversal)
A nurse practitioner wishes to convert a patient from warfarin to dabigatran. She asks the pharmacist how to manage the conversion. The pharmacist should offer the following advice:
A. Discontinue warfarin and start dabigatran when the INR is below 2.5.
B. Discontinue warfarin and start dabigatran when the INR is below 2.
C. Discontinue warfarin and start dabigatran when the INR is at or below 1.5.
D. Stop warfarin and initiate dabigatran the following morning.
E. Discontinue warfarin and start dabigatran when the INR is below 3.
Discontinue warfarin and start dabigatran when the INR is below 2.
Warfarin Drug Intxn
CYP2C9 Inducers
↓ Warfarin serum levels → ↓ INR
Warfarin Drug Intxn
CYP2C9 Inhibitors
↑ Warfarin serum levels → ↑ INR
Warfarin Drug Intxn
CYP2C9 Inducers Mnemonic
Review Pt Profiles & Counsel Soon
Rifampin
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Carbamazepine
St. John’s wort
Non CYP2C9 inducers that causes ↓ warfarin effects: green leafy vegetables
Warfarin Drug Intxn
CYP2C9 Inhibitors Mnemonic
AAA
Amiodarone
Azole antifungals (eg, fluconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
Select Anti-infectives (ie, metronidazole, Bactrim)
Other meds that ↑ Warfarin effect but are not CYP2C9 inhibitors: some antibiotics
* quinolones
* tetracyclines
Warfarin Drug Intxn
↑ risk of bleeding
NSAIDs
Antiplatelet agents (eg, P2Y12 inhibitors: clopidogrel, ticagrelor)
Anticoagulants
SSRIs/SNRIs
Warfarin Drug Intxn
↑ clotting risk
Estrogen
SERMs
Warfarin Dietary Supplement Intxn
↑ risk of bleeding
Chamomile
Chondroitin
Dong quai
High doses of fish oils
Vitamin E
Willow bark
5G’s: garlic, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, glucosamine
Warfarin Tablet Colors
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1 - Pink
2 - Lavender
2.5 - Green
3 - Brown/tan
4 - Blue
5 - Peach
6 - Teal
7.5 - Yellow
10 - White
Conversion between anticoagulants
Warfarin to DOACs
READ
Rivaroxaban < 3
Edoxaban ≤ 2.5
Apixaban < 2
Dabigatran < 2
INR
Sickle cell disease is a qualifying condition for which of the following vaccines? (Select ALL that apply)
A. Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine
B. Hepatitis B vaccine
C. Pneumococcal vaccine
D. Meningococcal vaccine
E. Varicella vaccine
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine (Bexsero, Trumenba)
The spleen plays a unique role in clearing pathogens from the body.
Because the spleen can be damaged (i.e., afunctional) due to repeated vaso-occlusive crises, sickle cell disease patients are at higher risk of infections, especially from encapsulated bacteria (e.g., S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenzae).
For this reason, vaccination with Haemophilus influenzae type B (HiB), pneumococcal, and meningococcal vaccines is recommended.
Hepatitis B vaccine and varicella vaccine are routine childhood vaccinations that are administered to all patients regardless of the presence of underlying conditions.
Which of the following signs or symptoms exhibited by this patient are consistent with iron deficiency anemia? (Select ALL that apply)
A. Bradycardia
B. Fatigue
C. Glossitis
D. Heartburn
E. Pallor
F. Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Glossitis
Pallor
Shortness of breath
Iron deficiency anemia diagnosis
Signs & symptoms
Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, pallor
Glossitis (ie, inflamed, sore tongue)
Koilonychia (ie, spoon-shaped nails)
Pica (ie, eating nonfoods such as ice or clay)
Iron deficiency anemia diagnosis
Laboratory findings
↓ Hgb, MCV (ie, microcytic anemia)
↓ Reticulocyte count, serum iron, ferritin, TSAT
↑ TIBC
Iron deficiency anemia
Tx
Oral iron supplement (eg, ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate): 1 tablet once daily or every other day
Causes of Anemia
Impaired RBC or Hgb production
↑ RBC destruction (hemolysis)
Blood loss
Anemia
S/S
Fatigue/ weakness
SOB
Exercise intolerance
HA/Dizziness
Pallor
Iron Deficiency Anemia
S/S
Glossitis (swollen or inflamed tongue)
Koilonychia (indented shape nails, like a spoon)
PIca (eats things that aren’t ususally food)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
S/S
Neuropathy
Visual disturbance
Psychatric symptoms
MCV < 80 fL
Microcytic
Iron deficiency
MCV 80-100 fL
Normocytic
CKD, blood loss, aplastic anemia, hemolysis
MCV > 100 fL
Macrocytic anemia
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
Which intervention is most likely to increase the absorption of the newly prescribed medication?
A. Administer with vitamin C.
B. Separate administration from Lexapro.
C. Switch to ferrous sulfate.
D. Take with docusate.
E. Use a sustained-release formulation.
Administer with vitamin C.
Iron is best absorbed in an acidic gastric environment; therefore, coadministration with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) improves iron absorption.
Oral iron supplementation
Administration
1 tablet once daily or every other day
Take on an empty stomach
Oral iron supplementation
Adverse effects
Constipation
Dark, tarry stools
Nausea
Oral iron supplementation
Drug interactions
↓ Iron absorption by ↑ gastric pH
↑ Iron absorption by ↓ gastric pH
Chelated by iron (and absorption decreased) if administered concomitantly
Oral iron supplementation: Drug interactions
↓ Iron absorption by ↑ gastric pH
Antacids,
H2RAs,
PPIs
Oral iron supplementation: Drug interactions
↑ Iron absorption by ↓ gastric pH
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Oral iron supplementation: Drug interactions
Chelated by iron (and absorption decreased) if administered concomitantly
Fluoroquinolone and tetracycline antibiotics
Bisphosphonates
Levothyroxine
Integrase strand transfer inhibitors
Separate administration from iron (eg, by 2–4 hours) to avoid interaction.
Oral iron supplementation
Monitoring
Hemoglobin: can ↑ after 1–2 weeks
Iron panel: can take 3–6 months for ferritin to normalize