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0
Q

Heparin affects which factors (5)

A

Mainly: Xa and Thrombin
Also: IXa, XIa, and XIIa

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HMW heparin binds to?

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Antithrombin III

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heparin antidote

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protamine sulfate

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3
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LMW heparin MOA

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inhibits factor Xa

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4
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protamine sulfate & LMW heparin (2)

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does not completely reverse Enoxaprin

No effect of Fondaparinux

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5
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LMW indications (3)

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subcutaneous injection- not IV
Replacement for warfarin in pregnancy
Lower incidence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

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6
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direct thrombin inhibitors (3)

A

lepirudin
argatroban
dabigatran

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heparin contraindications (3)

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Renal or hepatic dysfunction
Active bleed, hemophilia, after brain/spinal cord/eye surgery
Hx of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

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Lepirudin MOA

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highly specific direct inhibitor of thrombin

from leeches

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9
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Lepirudin use & cautions

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Alternative in HIT
IV only
hypersensitivity rxns
Caution in pts w/ poor renal fxn- use argatroban instead

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Argatroban MOA

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direct inhibitor of thrombin

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Argatroban use and cautions (4)

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given as alternative in HIT
cleared by liver
IV
caution w/ poor liver fxn- use lepirudin instead

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12
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dabigatran MOA

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Oral direct thrombin inhibitor

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dabigatran use (3)

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prevention of stroke in A Fib pts
Predictable anticoag effects- not monitored by PTT
Cleared by kidneys

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dabigatran black box warning?

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avoid abrupt discontinuation w/o alternative anticoagulation

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15
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oral factor Xa inhibitors (2)

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Apixaban (Eliquis)

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16
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rivaroxaban (xarelto) use (3)

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DVT
PE
future clots

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xarelto & eliquis contraindications (2)

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renal failure

liver disease

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18
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warfarin MOA

A

Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase

19
Q

Warfarin interferes with which clotting factors?

A 
II
VII
IX
X
Protein C & S
20
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heparin is monitored by?

21
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warfarin is monitored by?

22
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Warfarin uses (5)

A 
Prevent emboli development
DVT
Thromboembolism
No effect on already-formed thrombi
Given chronically
23
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Warfarin antidotes (2)

A

Vitamin K: takes time

FFP: immediate

24
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Warfarin adverse effects (3)

A

Hemorrhage
warfarin-induced thrombosis —> cutaneous necrosis & infarction
liver enzyme changes

25
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Warfarin contraindications (4)

A

pregnancy- category X
Vit K- antibiotics
OCPS
Aspirin

26
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thrombolytic agents (3)

A

Alteplase (t-PA)
Reteplase
Tenecteplase

27
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Thrombolytic Agents MOA (2 things)

A

converts plasminogen to plasmin

lyses thrombus from within

28
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what does clot selective mean

A

higher activity for fibrin-bound plasminogen vs. plasma plasminogen

29
Q

Alteplase uses (2)

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lysis of clots to re-establish tissue perfusion

severe PE, DVT, and arterial thromboses

30
Q

treatment of Alteplase-related bleeding?

A

aminocaproic acid and whole blood

31
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Alteplase contraindications

A

stroke pts

32
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Antifibrolytics (2)

A

Aminocaproic acid

Tranexamic acid

33
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Antifibrinolytic MOA (2)

A

inhibits plasminogen activation

inhibits streptokinase activity —> decrease plasmin formation

34
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antifibrinolytic uses (3)

A

bleeding disorders
adjunct in hemophilia
reveral of fibrinolytic therapy

35
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Aminocaproic acid adverse effects (3)

A

Intravascular thrombosis
Hypotension
Nasal stuffiness

36
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Aminocapric acid contraindications (2)

A

DIC

genitourinary bleeding

37
Q

aspirin MOA

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irreversible inhibition of COX enzyme –> decreased TXA2

38
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clopidigrel MOA (2)

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irreversibly blocks the ADP receptor on platelets

inhibits platelet aggregation

39
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clopidigrel uses (3)

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aspirin allergy
decrease thrombolytic events following MI & stroke
prevent thrombosis in pts undergoing coronary stent placement

40
Q

clopidigrel adverse rxns

A

bleeding

drug interactions via CYP2C19

41
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abciximab, eptifibatidine, tirofiban MOA

A

decrease platelet aggregation by inhibiting GPIIb/IIIa receptors from binding fibrinogen

42
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hemostasis achieved by (3)

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Vascular contraction
Platelet adhesion, activation, and aggregation
Fibrin formation & platelet plug

43
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arteries, high flow will form

A

white thrombus

44
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veins, low flow will form

A

red thrombus- dangerous

Pharm II (14 decks)

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