Brain Injury Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Thrombus Prophylaxis
A
An effective sequence of medication to prevent blood clots post aneurysm/stroke
-ASA-Plavix- Heprain-Antiplatelets-MRI follow up
2
Q
Mannitol
A
Osmotic Diuretic
Treats Cerebral hemorrhage
3
Q
3% NaCl IV solution
A
Hypertonic NS
-Treats Cerebral Hemorrhage
4
Q
What do you use to treat pulmonary embolism?
A
- Anticoagulant (heparin, LMWH)
- Thrombolytic
5
Q
What do you use to treat a cerebral vascular accident?
A
Thrombolytics!
6
Q
What do you use to treat a Hemorrhagic aneurysm?
A
- Osmotic Diurectics
- Hypertonic NS
