CVA Flashcards
1
Q
Anticoagulants used for CVA
A
Warfarin (Coumadin), Heparin
2
Q
NI for warfarin and heparin
A
Watch for bleeding, bruising, dizziness, falls, black tarry stool.
Monitor PT, INR and other clotting factors
3
Q
Antiplatelet meds for CVA
A
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA); Clopidogrel (Plavix); Lovanox; Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
4
Q
NI for antiplatelets meds
A
Watch for bleeding, bruising, dizziness, falls.
Monitor Platelet count
5
Q
Antilipid meds for CVA
A
Atorvastatin (Lipitor); Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
