heparin and heparin derivatives

Question 1

what does heparin enhance

Answer 1

antithrombin

Question 2

lungs of cattle and intestines of pigs are sources of what drug

Answer 2

heparin

Question 3

heparin is what type of anticoagulant

Answer 3

rapid acting anticoagulant

Question 4

how is heparin administered

Answer 4

administered by Injection only

Question 5

heparin is intermittent and continuous if given via

Answer 5

IV

Question 6

where is heparin injected

Answer 6

subcutaneous (subQ)

Question 7

heparin is the preferred anticoagulant during which conditions

Answer 7

pregnancy and when rapid anticoagulation is required

Question 8

what drug is used for the conditions listed below
 Pulmonary embolism (PE)
 Stroke evolving
 Massive deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
 Open heart surgery
 Renal dialysis
 Low-dose therapy postoperatively
 Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
 Adjunct to thrombolytic therapy

Answer 8

heparin

Question 9

what are the adverse effects of heparin

Answer 9

hemorrhage
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
hypersensitivity reactions

Question 10

heparin is contraindicated for what conditions

Answer 10

thrombocytopenia; uncontrollable bleeding; during and immediately after surgery of the brain; eye; or spinal cord

Question 11

what is the antidote for heparin overdose

Answer 11

protamine sulfate

Question 12

what is used to monitor the anticoagulant response of heparin

Answer 12

activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Question 13

what is the normal aPTT time ( activated partial thromboplastin time)

Answer 13

21 to 35 seconds