Antiplatelet Drugs Flashcards
1
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Medications
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- Aspirin
- Clopidogrel
- Dipyridamole
- Eptifibatide
- Ticagrelor
2
Q
Action
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-Blocks the receptor site on the platelet membrane which prevents platelets from sticking together and clumping
3
Q
Indications
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- CV diseases that are prone to clogged vessels
- Keeps grafts open
- Prevents cerebrovascular occlusion (strokes and TIAs)
- Adjunct to thrombolytic therapy after MI and to prevent another MI
- Aspirin: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects
4
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Contraindications
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- Allergy
- Pregnancy/lactation
5
Q
Adverse effects
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- Bleeding
- CNS: headache, dizziness, weakness
- GI distress
6
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Drug-Drug interactions
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- Another drug that affects blood clotting
- CYP3A inhibitors or inducers
7
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Assessment
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- History: pregnancy/lactation, known bleeding disorders, recent surgery, closed head injury, allergy
- Physical: VS, lung and heart sounds, skin, cns, perfusion
- Labs: clotting studies
8
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Nursing diagnoses
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- Risk for injury
- Acute pain
- Deficient knowledge
9
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Implementation
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- Provide small frequent meals
- Safety measures
- Provide increased precautions against bleeding
- Mark the chart of any pt receiving this drug
- Provide pt teaching
10
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Evaluation
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- Evaluate response to drug
- Evaluate effectiveness of teaching plan
- Evaluate effectiveness of comfort and safety measures
- Evaluate compliance with the regimen
