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Fibrinolytics Flashcards

1
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Clopidogrel MOA

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Anti-platelet that antagonizes adenosine diphosphate (ADP) binding to platelets, impairing function

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Clopidogrel Preparation

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75mg tablets

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Clopidogrel Indication

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STEMI in conjunction with fibrinolytic therapy

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Clopidogrel Contraindications

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Nil

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Clopidogrel Precautions

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Clinically significant bleeding
At risk of bleeding
Pregnancy

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Clopidogrel Doses

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<75yo 300mg (x4 tablets)

>75yo 75mg (x1 tablet)

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Clopidogrel Onset

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30-60min

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Clopidogrel Duration

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The life of the platelet, 3-5 days

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Clopidogrel Adverse Effects

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Increased bleeding

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Enoxaparin MOA

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Low molecular weight Heparin (LMWH) anticoagulant that potentiates the activity of anti-thrombin III, inhibiting multiple coagulation factors- particularly Xa

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Enoxaparin Preparation

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100mg 1ml

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12
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Enoxaparin Indication

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STEMI in conjunction with fibrinolytic therapy

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13
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Enoxaparin Contraindication

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Nil

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Enoxaparin Precautions

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Clinically significant bleeding
At risk of bleeding
Pregnancy

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Enoxaparin Doses

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Based off age & weight- see chart

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16
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Enoxaparin Onset

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10-30min

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17
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Enoxaparin Duration

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12-24hrs

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18
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Enoxaparin Adverse Effect

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Increased bleeding

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Heparin MOA

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Anticoagulant that potentiates activity of anti-thrombin III, inhibiting multiple coagulation factors

20
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Heparin Preparation

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5000 units 0.2ml

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Heparin Indication

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STEMI in conjunction with fibrinolytic therapy

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Heparin Contraindication

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Heparin Precaution

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Clinically significant bleeding
At risk of bleeding
Pregnancy

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Heparin Dose

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5000 units diluted to a total of 5-10mls IV bolus

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Heparin Onset

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Heparin Duration

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Heparin Adverse Effect

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Increased bleeding

28
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Metoprolol MOA

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Beta blocker that antagonizes beta1 receptors, decreasing HR, CO, and BP

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Metoprolol Preparation

30
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Metoprolol Indication

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HTN prior to STEMI fibrinolytics

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Metoprolol Contraindications

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Bradycardia

Hypotension

32
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Metoprolol Precautions

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1st degree heart block
Sick sinus syndrome without pacemaker
2nd or 3rd degree heart block without pacemaker
Asthma/COPD/HF

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Metoprolol Dose

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Metoprolol Onset

35
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Metoprolol Duration

36
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Metoprolol Adverse Effects

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Bradycardia
Bronchospasm
Hypotension

37
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Tenecteplase MOA

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Fibrinolytic that accelerates the breakdown of blood clots and converts plasminogen into plasmin (active enzyme) that breaks down fibrin in clots

38
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Tenecteplase Dose

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Based off age + weight, see chart

39
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Tenecteplase Onset

40
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Tenecteplase Duration

41
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Tenecteplase Preparation

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50mg powder

42
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Tenecteplase Indication

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STEMI in conjunction with fibrinolytic therapy

43
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Tenecteplase Contraindications

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Suspected aortic dissection
Major surgery/trauma/TBI 6/52
Intracranial surgery within 6/12
Ischaemic CVA within 6/12
Previous Intracerebral Bleed
Known cerebral aneurysm/malformation/tumor
44
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Tenecteplase Precautions

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Clinically significant bleeding
>10min CPR
Vascular puncture within 24hrs
Internal bleed within 6/52
Lumbar puncture within 6/52
TIA within 3/12
Known bleeding disorder
Anticoagulant
SBP >180 or DBP >110
Pregnant or <2/52 post partum
Onset of sxs >12hrs
Dependant activities daily living
Comorbidity shortening life
Frail
45
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Tenecteplase Adverse Effects

A

Increased bleeding

Dysrhythmia

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