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Hemostatics, Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Anti-platelet Drugs Flashcards

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Thromboplastin MOA

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hemostatic
promotes conversion of prothrombin to thrombin

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Thromboplastin therapeutic use

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used in labs to measure prothrombin time during anticoagulant therapy

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Where is thromboplastin from?

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naturally priduced by platelets/tissues
powder extracted from bovine brain/acetone-extracted lungs

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How is thromboplastin applied?

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applied by a spray or a sponge

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Thrombin MOA

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hemostatic
converts endogenous fibrinogen to fibrin for clot formation

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Thrombin therapeutic use

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control bleeding from parenchymatous tissue, cancellous bone, dental sockets, laryngeal/nasal surgery, reconstructive surgery
adhesive agent for fixation of skin grafts

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Thrombin adverse effects

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not recommened for parenteral administration
IV administration = extensive intravascular clotting
SC/IM = local ischemia

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How is thrombin applied?

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applied topically as a powder/solution

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Fibrinogen MOA

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hemostatic
requires endogenous thrombin for conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

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Fibrinogen therapeutic use

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control bleeding from denuded mucous membranes
adhesive in skin grafts
massive blood loss/acute hypofibrinogemia

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Fibrin foam MOA

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hemostatic
traps blood oozing from the surface area

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Fibrin foam therapeutic use

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applied directly with pressure after pre-soaking in thrombin solution

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Is fibrin foam soluble?

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NO - insoluble substance

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14
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Describe fibrin foam

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strips of white sponge like material prepared from human fibrinogen

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Absorbable geltatin sponge (Gelfoam) MOA

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hemostatic
absorbs several times its weight of whole blood

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Absorbable gelatin sponge therapeutic use

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capillary/venous bleeding

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How is absorable gelatin sponge applied?

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soaked in bovine thrombin and applied over the bleeding area

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How long does it take for gelfoam to liquify and then absorb?

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liquifies in 3-5 days
completely absorbs in 4-6 weeks

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Oxidized cellulose MOA

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hemostatic
facilitates coagulation reaction between hemoglobin and cellulosic acid
forms a gummy matrix to facilitate clot formation

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Oxidized cellulose therapeutic use

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used as temporary packing

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Oxidized cellulose adverse effects

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permanent implantation may interfere with bone regeneration and epithelialization
cyst formation
can delay wound healing

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How is oxidized cellulose applied?

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surgical gauze/sponge

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Microcrystalline collagen MOA

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hemostatic
surface hemostatic agent

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Microcrystalline collagen therapeutic use

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treatment of clotting factor deficiencies
surgery of liver and spleen

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Application and duration of microcrystalline collagen

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abdorable sponge - 6 weeks

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Epinephrine MOA

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hemostatic
alpha 1 agonist
produces immediate vasoconstriction

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Epinephrine therapeutic use

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vasoconstrictor - controls bleeding from small vessels

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28
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Hemostatic dressing - alginate therapeutic use

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excessive bleeding

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Describe the hemostatic dressing - quikclot

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non-antigenic kaolin impregnanted polyester gauze

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Hemostatic dressing - quikclot MOA

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factor XII activation

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Describe the hemostatic dressing - chitosan

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organic polymer from crustacean shells

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Styptics MOA

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locally acting hemostatic
astringent substances
precipitates blood proteins and soft tissue and seals off ruptured vessels

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Styptics adverse effects

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high concentrations = sloughing of tissues/hemorrhage

34
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How are styptics applied?

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powders dusted onto the bleeding area

35
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Blood therapeutic use (as a hemostatic)

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emergency treatment of acute hemorrhagic syndrome with deficiency of clotting factors/platelets

36
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Vitamin K MOA

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hemostatic
aids in the production of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X
produces active protein C and S - anticoagulants

37
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Vitamin K therapeutic uses

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ingestion of vitamin K antagonist
sweet clover poisoning
rodenticide poisoning

38
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Vitamin K adverse reactions

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IV administration can cause anaphylaxis

39
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Unique feature of Vitamin K

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safe for parenteral administration
fatty meals enhance oral absorption

40
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Desmopressin acetate MOA

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hemostatic
releases stored vonWillebran factor from endothelial cells and macrophages

41
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Desmopressin acetate therapeutic use

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controls capillary bleeding from wounds
vWF diease
hemophillia A
thrombocytopenia

42
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Desmopressin acetate adverse effects

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repeated administration reduces effectiveness of drugs

43
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Protamine sulfate MOA

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hemostatic
interferes with the reaction of thrombin and fibrinogen

44
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Protamine sulfate therapeutic use

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antagonize heparin-induced hemorrhagic action

45
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Where does protamine sulfate come from?

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fish sperm

46
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How is protamine sulfate administered?

47
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Heparin MOA

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anticoagulant
binds reversibly to antithrombin III - inhibits thrombin and factor Xa
binds to endothelial cells - neg charge - inhibits platelet adhesion and aggregation
increases plasminogen activator and tissue factor inhibitor

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Heparin therapeutic use

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disseminated intravascular coagaulation
arterial thrombi - cats
decrease risk factors during heartworm adulticide treatment
thromboemboli
prevent thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

49
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Heparin adverse effects

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hemorrhage
IV = hematoma
equines - anemia

50
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Where is heparin metabolized?

51
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Antitode for heparin toxicity

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protamine supplemented with fresh blood

52
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Examples of vitamin K antagonists

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dicumarol
warfarin sodium

53
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Vitamin K antagonist MOA

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anticoagulant
inhibition of hepatic synthesis of Vit K dependent clotting factors (factors II, VII, IX, and X)
anticoagulant activity after 12-24 hours

54
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Duration of action of Vitamin K antagonists

55
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Vitamin K antagonist therapeutic use

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prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis

56
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Vitamin K antagonist adverse effects

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hemorrhage

57
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Where are vitamin K antagonists metabolized and stored?

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metabolized and stored in the liver

58
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Streptokinase MOA

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fibrinolytic
complexes with plasminogen to produce plasmin

59
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Streptokinase therapeutic use

A

eczema
dermatitis
cellulitis
hematoma
trauma
sinusitis
cysts
fractures with fistulous tracts

60
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Streptokinase adverse effects

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systemic fibrinolysis

61
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Where does streptokinase come from?

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from beta-hemolytic streptococcus spp.

62
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How long does it take for streptokinase to work?

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liquifation of blood clot occurs in 30min-12hours

63
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Tissue plasminogen and Aletplase MOA

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fibrinolytic
selectively acts on plasminogen in fibrin clots

64
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Tissue plasminogen and Aletplase therapeutic use

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lysis on aortic thromboemboli in cats
good for acute myocardial infraction or brain stroke

65
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Antidote for tissue plasminogen toxicity

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antiplasmin

66
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Urokinase MOA

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fibrinolytic
activator of plasminogen

67
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Urokinase therapeutic use

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used in dogs to prevent post-op adhesions when administered as a lavage into peritoneal cavity

68
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Where is urokinase from?

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isolated from human urine

69
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Asprin MOA

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anti-platelet drug
irreversibly binds COX - inhibits prostaglandin production and thromboxane A2 production

70
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Asprin therapeutic use

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NSAID
used in dogs to decrease the severity of heartworm emboli
blood thinner in dogs and cats

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Ticlopidine MOA

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anti-platelet drug
P2Y12 receptor inhibitor on platelets - inhibits aggregation

72
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Clopidogrel MOA

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anti-platelet
prodrug - biotransformed into active drug

73
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Clopidogrel therapeutic use

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commonly used with asprin
safe to use in cats for arterial thrombi

74
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Dipyridamole MOA

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anti-platelet
inhibits phosphodiesterase - increase cAMP in platelet - prevents aggregation

75
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Dipyridamole therapeutic use

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synergistic with asprin
little effect if used alone

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