Chapter 23-24 Flashcards
3 steps of hemostasis
- vascular spasms
- platelet plug
- blood clotting (coagulation)
Vascular spasms
platelets release serotonin to constrict blood vessels
Platelet plug
platelets adhere to each other to form a plug over injury
Blood clotting (coagulation)
fibrin protein fibers form a net-like structure to stop bleeding
How does heparin work?
inhibits clots from forming or growing larger
How does warfarin work?
inhibits synthesis of vitamin-K dependent factors
How does LMWH work?
clot treatment/prevention
How does enoxaparin work?
inhibit Xa to decrease clotting
How does dabigatran work?
inhibits thrombin (IIa) directly
What medications do break up existing clots?
Thrombolytics
Adverse effects of heparin
bleeding and thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
Adverse effects of enoxaparin
bleeding
Interactions with warfarin
food, alcohol, drug
Adverse effects of warfarin
bleeding, skin necrosis
Difference between anticoagulants and antiplatelets
anticoagulants - inhibit blood clotting
antiplatelets - bind receptors on platelets to inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent clot formations in arteries