Medications That Affect Coagulation Flashcards

1
Q

Agents that inhibit the process of blood clot formation are called

A

anticoagulants

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2
Q

Agents that dissolve already formed clots are called

A

thrombolytics

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3
Q

During the 3rd stage of blood clot formation___________ is formed.

A

Fibrin

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4
Q

What is the onset, in minutes of heparin?

A

5

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5
Q

What drug is used to reverse the effect of heparin?

A

Protamine sulfate

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6
Q

Avitene must be applied with a _________ instrument.

A

dry

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7
Q

During the second stage of blood clot formation, ______ is formed

A

Thrombin

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8
Q

What causes a chemical burn to stop capillary bleeding?

A

Silver Nitrate

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9
Q

Which systemic coagulant is contraindicated in patients with a history of Malignant Hyperthermia?

A

Calcium salts

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10
Q

What is the duration, in hours, of heparin?

A

2-4

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11
Q

What solution may be used as an irrigation solution at the sterile field during an AV fistula insertion?

A

5000 units of heparin in 1000 mL of saline

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12
Q

What 2 minerals are important in the clotting process?

A

Calcium/copper

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13
Q

Examples of absorbable gelatin

A

Flo-seal
Gel film
SurgiFlo
Surgifoam

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14
Q

Examples of oxidized regenerated cellulose

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Gelita-cel
Oxycel
Surgicel

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15
Q

Examples of microfibrillar collagen

A

Arista AH
Avitene MCH
Instat MCH

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16
Q

What hemostatic agent is not topical?

A

Vitamin K

17
Q

What hemostatic agent may be used to dry or moist and available in film, powder & sponge forms

A

Absorbable Gelatin (dry/moist)

18
Q

What microfibrillar collagen is derived from?

A

Bovine Tendon

19
Q

What homeostatic agent should be used immediately after its been reconstituted ?

A

Thrombostat

20
Q

What hemostatic agent creates a mechanical barrier?

A

Bone wax

21
Q

What hemostatic agent causes chemical burns to stop capillary bleeding?

A

Tanic Acid
Silver Nitrate

22
Q

What is the most common parental anticoagulant used?

A

Heparin

23
Q

What is Heparin used for?

A

Used to treat blood clots that occur in the heart,lungs & legs.

24
Q

What is the generic name for Coumadin?

A

Warfarin Sodium

25
Q

Examples of oral anticoagulants

A

Aspirin (acety lalic acid)

26
Q

Streptase
TNKase
Activase
Abbokinase

A

Examples of thrombolytic drugs ends with -ase

27
Q

What types of hemostatic are used for capillary bleeding?

A

Topical