Factor VIII Flashcards
1
Q
Factor VIII Indications
A
Bleeding caused by factor VIII deficiency
Hemophilia A
2
Q
Factor VIII Dose
A
50 IU/kg
3
Q
Factor VIII Generic Name
A
Antihemophilic factor (recombinant)
4
Q
Factor VIII Preparation
A
250, 500, 750, 1000, 2000, 3000 IU/vial
Reconstitute according to instructions
5
Q
Factor VIII Contraindication
A
Normal coagulation profile
6
Q
Factor VIII Testing
A
aPTT prolonged with deficiency
7
Q
Factor VIII Function
A
Essential blood coagulation protein
Activated by response to injury (extrinsic)
8
Q
Factor VIII Drug Varieties
A
Some preparations may or may not involve the inactivated form of VIII that is bound to von Willebrand factor
