minimizing the risk of bleeding

Question 1

what should you minimize to minimize the risk of bleeding

Answer 1

minimize physical manipulation of patient

Question 2

what types of injections should you avoid to minimize the risk of bleeding

Answer 2

subQ and IM injections

Question 3

what types of procedures should be minimized to minimize the risk of bleeding

Answer 3

invasive procedures

Question 4

what types of drugs used concurrently should be minimized to minimize the risk of bleeding

Answer 4

minimize concurrent use of anticoagulants

Question 5

list anticoagulant drugs that are used concurrently that should be minimized to minimize the risk of bleeding

Answer 5

heparin, warfarin, dabigatran

Question 6

list antiplatelet drugs that are used concurrently that should be minimized to minimize the risk of bleeding

Answer 6

aspirin, clopidogrel