cardio drug tables

Question 1

one condition where aspirin should not be discontinued prior to surgery?

Answer 1

when performing coronary artery bypass graft or if patient is a high risk

Question 2

P2Y12 inhibitor that bind reversibly ?

Answer 2

Ticagrelor

Question 3

Clopidogrel is metabolized by ____ enzyme?

Answer 3

CYP 2C19

Question 4

how many days before surgery should prasugrel be stopped for?

Answer 4

7 days (* ALL OTHER P2Y12 INHIBITORS SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED 5 DAYS BEFORE).

Question 5

must POTENT P2Y12 inhibitor?

Answer 5

clopidogrel

Question 6

INR target for warfarin?

Answer 6

2-3 for Afib
2.5-3.5 for mechanical mitral valve

Question 7

How to manage an INR value of greater than 10 & patient is presenting with symptoms?

Answer 7

Vit.K IV over 30mins + Frozen plasma

Question 8

How to manage an INR value of greater than 10 & patient is not presenting with symptoms?

Answer 8

Vit. K (P.O.)

Question 9

How to manage an INR value of less than 10 & patient is not presenting with symptoms?

Answer 9

nothing; closely monitor

Question 10

Apixaban dose for CrCl less than 15ml/min?

Answer 10

2.5mg BID