Part 1 (anticoagulants, antihyperlipidemic, pain and inflammation Flashcards
What is the action of Heparin?
Combines with antithrombin III to inactivate clotting factors 9, 10, 11, and 12
What is the therapeutic use of Heparin?
prophylaxis of DVT, PE, MI, management of acute thromboembolic disorders
What are the adverse effects of Heparin?
Hemorrhage (blood in stool, hematuria, hematemesis, brain hemorrhage) HIT
What are the contraindication of Heparin?
Active bleeding, intracranial bleed, Hx of gastric ulcers
What are the nursing actions of Heparin?
Monitor aPPT, protamine sulfate is the antidote, narrow therapeutic range, assess for bleeding
What are the patient teachings with Heparin?
If bleeding, apply pressure until it stops (up to 10 mins), fall/bleeding precautions
What drug class is warfarin in?
Vitamin K Antagonist
What is the action of Warfarin?
Prevents synthesis of Vitamin K clotting factors 2, 7, 9, and 10
What is the therapeutic use of Warfarin?
Long -term prevention or management of thromboembolic disorders
What are the adverse effects of Warfarin?
Hemorrhage, N/V, abdominal pain, dizziness, joint/muscle pain, urticaria, alopecia,
What is Warfarin’s BBW for?
Risk of major hemorrhaging
what are the contraindications for taking Warfarin?
GI ulcerations, blood disorders, recent surgery of the eye, spinal cord, or brain
What the nursing actions for Warfarin?
Monitor INR, narrow therapeutic range, assess for s/sx of thrombotic disorders, Vitamin K is the antidote
What are the patient teachings for Warfarin?
Reduce cardiovascular risk factors, take as prescribed, use an electric razor, fall/bleed precautions, don’t walk barefoot.
What is the action of Alteplase?
Catalyzes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, breaking down blood clots
what is the therapeutic use of Alteplase?
acute coronary arterial thromboembolism
What are the adverse effects of Alteplase?
Bleeding, symptomatic brain hemorrhage
What are the contraindications for taking Alteplase?
uncontrolled severe HTN, aneurysm, intracranial or intraspinal surgery or trauma; no recommended for those over 80 yrs
What are the nursing actions for Alteplase?
only experienced personnel can give Alteplase, assess for cardiac dysrhythmias, check INR, aPPT, platelet count, and fibrinogen; IV only
What drug class is Atorvastatin (statins) in?
Antihyperlipidemic
What is the action of Atorvastatin?
inhibits an enzyme needed for synthesis of cholesterol; CYP450 enzyme is needed for the metabolism in the liver
What is the therapeutic use for Atrovastatin?
primary prevention of CAD, CVD, and tx of hypercholesterolemia
what are the adverse effects of Atorvastatin?
generally well tolerated – N/D, constipation, HA, rash, hepatic dysfunction, myopathies
what are the contraindication of taking Atorvastatin?
Pregnancy, lactation, active liver disease
What are the nursing actions of Atorvastatin
Monitor lipid response
What is the patient teaching for Atorvastatin?
Best taken with evening meal, don’t drink grapefruit juice, exercises and low-fat diet helps improve cholesterol levels
what is the action of Niacin?
increases HDL cholesterol
What is the therapeutic use of Niacin
no longer used as a dyslipidemia agent
what are the adverse effects of Niacin?
potential risk of hepatotoxicity, potential for hyperglycemia, skin flushing, pruritis, GI irritation, hepatitis
what are the nursing actions for Niacin?
Niacin- statin combination increases risk of hepatotoxicity.
What drug class is Fenofibrate in?
Fibrates (antihyperlipidemic)
what is the action of Fenofibrate?
increase oxidation in fatty acids, decreasing hepatic production of triglycerides, decreases VLDL and increases HDL