Medications That Affect Coagulation Flashcards
Agents that inhibit the process of blood clot formation are called
anticoagulants
Agents that dissolve already formed clots are called
thrombolytics
During the 3rd stage of blood clot formation___________ is formed.
Fibrin
What is the onset, in minutes of heparin?
5
What drug is used to reverse the effect of heparin?
Protamine sulfate
Avitene must be applied with a _________ instrument.
dry
During the second stage of blood clot formation, ______ is formed
Thrombin
What causes a chemical burn to stop capillary bleeding?
Silver Nitrate
Which systemic coagulant is contraindicated in patients with a history of Malignant Hyperthermia?
Calcium salts
What is the duration, in hours, of heparin?
2-4
What solution may be used as an irrigation solution at the sterile field during an AV fistula insertion?
5000 units of heparin in 1000 mL of saline
What 2 minerals are important in the clotting process?
Calcium/copper
Examples of absorbable gelatin
Flo-seal
Gel film
SurgiFlo
Surgifoam
Examples of oxidized regenerated cellulose
Gelita-cel
Oxycel
Surgicel
Examples of microfibrillar collagen
Arista AH
Avitene MCH
Instat MCH