Hemostasis Introduction Part II Flashcards
1
Q
____ is the only vitamin K-dependent factor that is not a serine protease.
A
Protein S
2
Q
What is Factor V Leiden?
A
mutated factor V, keeping it active longer than it should be, resulting in increased risk of thromboembolism
3
Q
What drug decreases protein C?
A
Coumadin
4
Q
What is the key enzyme in fibrinolysis?
A
plasmin
5
Q
What does t-PA do?
A
it is tissue plasminogen activator
6
Q
What does protein C do?
A
inhibits factor Va and VIIIa
7
Q
What inhibits factor Va and VIIIa?
A
protein C
8
Q
What inhibits thrombin?
A
antithrombin
