Chapter 26: Coagulation Modifier Drugs Flashcards
educate patients about bleeding precautions: electric razor for shaving, soft toothbrush, monitor for bleeding, avoid NSAIDS and ASA
anticoagulants (heparin, enoxaparin, warfarin)
route of administration of warfarin
oral
obtain baseline lab work prior to starting the drip
heparin
this antiplatelet drug is used only as IV
eptifibatide
drug class that primarily prevents arterial clots
antiplatelets
prolongs clotting time
warfarin
used to prevent DVT and acute PE after orthopedic or abdominal surgery
enoxaparin
used in patients with a higher risk for clotting due to venous or arterial disorders
anticoagulants
prevents thrombi from growing larger in acute thrombosis
heparin
degrades fibrinogen, fibrin, and other clotting factors disintegrating clot
thrombolytics
prevents venous thrombosis
heparin
drug class that attacks and dissolves blood clots that have already formed
thrombolytics
drug class that primarily prevents venous clots
anticoagulants
the goal of INR for warfarin therapy is _____
2.0-3.0
drug that inactivates Xa factor, decreasing ability to inactivate thrombin
enoxaparin
When taking anticoagulants, hold dose and notify provider if _____ exceeds therapeutic range.
INR
drug that inhibits clot formation by inhibiting action of thrombin, which inhibits conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
heparin