PCOL MIDTERM 1 Flashcards

1
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A complex process involving multiple steps and many clotting factors

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Hemostasis

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2
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The balance between clot formation and clot breakdown

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Hemostasis

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3
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Steps in Hemostasis

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  1. Vascular Phase
  2. Platelet Phase
  3. Coagulation Phase
  4. Clot formation
  5. Fibrinolysis
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4
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Cutting or damaging blood vessels leads to vascular spasm that produces a vasoconstriction which will slow or even stop blood flow

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Vascular Phase

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5
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In larger blood vessels, platelets begin to stick to the surfaces of endothelial cells.

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Platelet Phase

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6
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Aggregation of platelets leads to the formation of a platelet plug.

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Platelet Phase

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7
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The overall process involves the formation of the insoluble protein Fibrin from the plasma protein Fibrinogen through the action of the enzyme Thrombin. Fibrin forms a network of fibers which traps blood cells and platelets forming a thrombus or clot

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Coagulation phase

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8
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Forms a network of fibers which traps blood cells and platelets forming a thrombus or clot

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Fibrin

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9
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Two pathways leading to the formation of the thrombus

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  1. Extrinsic pathway
  2. Intrinsic pathway
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10
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Extrinsic pathway process

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  • Initiated with material outside of the blood
  • Very rapid process
  • Smaller clots
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11
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Intrinsic pathway process

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  • Initiated by the blood coming in contact with exposed collagen in the blood vessel wall
  • Slower process
  • Larger clots
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12
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Extrinsic pathway Factors

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VIIa, and Tissue Factor

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13
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Intrinsic pathway Factors

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VIIIa, IXa, XIa, calcium, and phospholipids

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14
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Prothrombinase complex Factors

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Va, X, calcium, and phospholipids

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15
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Blood Clotting Factors

(Foolish People Try Climbing Long Slopes After Christmas, Some People Have Fallen)

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I Fibrinogen
II Prothrombin
III Tissue Factor
IV Calcium (Ca2+)
Va Proaccelerin
VII Proconvertin
VIII Antihemophilic Factor
IX Christmas Factor
XI Stuart Factor
XII Plasma thromboplastin antecedent
XIII Hageman factor
XIII Fibrin Stabilizing Factor

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16
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After 2 or 3 days, the clot begins to contract. Platelets in the clot contain contractile proteins.

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Clot Retraction

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17
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Platelets in the clot contain contractile proteins

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Clot Retraction

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18
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These proteins pull the edges of the wound together and reduces the chance of further hemorrhage

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Clot Retraction

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19
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Platelets in the clot contain ___________

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contractile proteins

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20
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This activity also assists the repair processes.

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Clot Retraction

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21
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Dissolution of the clot

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Fibrinolysis

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22
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The breakdown of the clot is due to the production of a powerful proteolytic enzyme Plasmin.

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Fibrinolysis

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23
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Removing a blood clot is essential to restoring normal circulation.

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Fibrinolysis

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24
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The breakdown of the clot is due to the production of a powerful proteolytic enzyme ______

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Plasmin

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25
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Once a stationary clot forms (thrombus), it often grows larger as more fibrin is added.

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Blood Clots

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26
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Pieces of the clot may break off and travel in the blood stream to possibly lodge elsewhere.

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Blood Clots

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27
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When clots or emboli form, drug therapy becomes necessary.

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Blood Clots

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28
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A traveling clot is known as an

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Embolus

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29
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Used to prevent the formation of clots

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Anticougulants

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30
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Used to inhibit platelet aggregation

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Antiplatelets

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31
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Used to dissolve such life – threatening clots

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Thrombolytics

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32
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Used to speed clot formation, or to limit bleeding from a surgical site.

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Hemostatics

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33
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Drugs for Coagulative and Bleeding Disorder

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  • Anticoagulant
  • Antiplatelets
  • Thrombolytics
  • Hemostatics
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34
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Prevent the formation and enlargement of clots.

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Anticoagulant

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35
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Drugs example of Anticoagulants

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  • Warfarin
  • Heparin
  • LMWH / Low Molecular Weight Heparin
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36
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Anticoagulants Action

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  1. Inhibit certain clotting factors
  2. Lengthen clotting time
  3. Prevent thrombi from forming or growing larger
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37
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Warfarin Chemistry

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Coumarin

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38
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Warfarin Mechanism Of Action

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Inhibits vitamin K synthesis

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39
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Warfarin Route

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Oral or IV

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40
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Warfarin Monitoring

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PT - INR

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41
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Warfarin Target

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INR 2-3

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42
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Warfarin Uses

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Prophylactic for acute MI, prevention of progression or recurrence of acute deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism

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43
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Warfarin Side effects

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Bleeding and Teratogenic

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44
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Warfarin Antidote

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Vitamin K

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45
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Heparin Chemistry

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Sulfated glycosaminoglycan

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46
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Heparin Mechanism Of Action

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Activates antithrombin III

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47
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Heparin Route

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IV or SC
IM is contraindicated = Hematoma

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48
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Heparin Monitoring

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aPPT

49
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Heparin Target

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1.5-2.5x control

50
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Heparin Uses

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prevention of venous thrombosis, tx of pulmonary embolism and acute myocardial infarction

51
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Heparin Side effects

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Bleeding, allergy, and thrombocytopenia

52
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Heparin Antidote

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Protamine SO4

53
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A procoagulant used as antidote for Warfarin toxicity.

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Vitamin K

54
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Foods high in Vitamin K (must be avoided during Warfarin Therapy):

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  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Milk and milk products
  • Some cereals
  • Orange juice
  • Cauliflower
  • Cucumbers
55
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What food must be avoided during WarfarinTherapy

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Foods High in Vitamin K

56
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Drugs of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)

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  • Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
  • Tinzaparin (Fragmin)
  • Dalteparin (Innohep)
57
Q

Anticoagulants of choice for treating pregnant women with prosthetic heart valves or venous thromboembolism

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LMWH

58
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LMWH Notes:

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  • Do not require intense monitoring
  • Longer half - life than heparin
  • With less bleeding
59
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Drugs of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors

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  • LEPIRUDIN
  • ARGATROBAN
  • FONDAPARINUX
60
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Polypeptide that is closely related to hirudin

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Lepirudin

60
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Polypeptide that is closely related to hirudin

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Lepirudin

61
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Effective in the treatment of HIT (Heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia)

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Lepirudin

62
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Lepirudin CI:

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Streptokinase or Alteplase

63
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Directly inhibits thrombin

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Argatroban

64
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Prophylactic for the treatment of thrombosis in patients with HIT (Heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia)

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Argatroban

65
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First in a new class of pentasaccharide anticoagulants that is purely synthetic

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Fondaparinux

66
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Prophylaxis of deep - vein thrombosis

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Fondaparinux

67
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Adverse Effects of Anticoagulants

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  • Bleeding (Most common)
  • Bruising
  • Bleeding gums
  • Nosebleed
  • Blood in urine or stool
68
Q

_____ agents prolong bleeding time by interfering
with platelet aggregation

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Antiplatelets

69
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4 Primary Subclasses

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  1. Aspirin
  2. Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor blockers
  3. Glycoprotein IIb / IIIa receptor blockers
  4. PDE inhibitors
70
Q

Acetylsalicylic Acid or Aspirin
Mechanism Of Action

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Irreversible inhibition of COX

71
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Prophylactic for transient cerebral ischemia and to reduce the incidence of recurrent MI

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Aspirin

72
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Aspirin Dose

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100 - 325 mg

73
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Adverse Effects of Aspirin

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  • Increased incidence of hemorrhagic stroke
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Salicylism = Tinnitus
74
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Contraindication of Aspirin

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  • Anticoagulants - increase bleeding
  • Ibuprofen - antagonize platelet inhibition
75
Q

Increase bleeding

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Anticoagulants

76
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Antagonize platelet inhibition

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Ibuprofen

77
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ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) Receptor Blockers
Mechanism Of Action

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Irreversibly inhibit the binding of ADP to its receptors on platelets

78
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ADP Receptor Blockers aka

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Thienopyridines

79
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Drugs example of ADP Receptor Blockers

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  • Clopidogrel (Plaxix)
  • Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
  • Prasugrel (Effient)
80
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ADP Receptor Blockers Notes:

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  • Clopidogrel is the preferred agent in ischemic heart disease events
  • Clopidogrel is safer than ticlopidine
  • Ticlopidine causes neutropenia / agranulocytosis, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), and aplastic anemia
81
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Drugs example of Lycoprotein IIA or IIB Blockers

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  • Abciximab (Reopro)
  • Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
  • Tirofiban (Aggrastat)
82
Q

Chimeric monoclonal antibody Given IV along with heparin or ASA as an adjunct for patients undergoing angioplasty

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Abciximab

83
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Adverse Effect of Glycoprotein IIA or IIB

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Bleeding

84
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Drug example of Phospodiesterase Inhibitor

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Dipyridamole

85
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Used to dissolve existing clots. Prescribed for disorders in which a clot has already formed

A

Thrombolytics

86
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Thrombolytics are used in

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  1. Acute MI
  2. Pulmonary embolism
  3. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
  4. DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
  5. Arterial or Coronary thrombosis
87
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Streptokinase Brand name

A

Streptase

88
Q

Protein from streptococci

A

Streptokinase

89
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Streptokinase Side effects

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Allergy, and Bleeding

90
Q

Derived from cultured human melanoma cells

A

Tissue Plasminogen Activators

91
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Drugs example of Tissue Plasminogen Activators

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  • Alteplase (Activase)
  • Reteplase ( Retavase )
92
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Reteplase Brand name

A

Retavase

93
Q

Alteplase Brand name

A

Activase

94
Q

More selective than streptokinase

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Tissue Plasminogen Activators

95
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Side effect of Tissue Plasminogen Activators

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Bleeding

96
Q

Anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex a prodrug

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Anistreplase

97
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Side effect of Anistreplase

A

Bleeding

98
Q

Used to promote the formation of clots.

A

Hemostatics

99
Q

A consequence of a deficiency in plasma coagulation factors

A

Hemophilia

100
Q

A rare disorder in which your blood doesn’t clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood clotting proteins (clotting factors)

A

Hemophilia

101
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Types of Hemophilia

A
  • Hemophilia A
  • Hemophilia B
  • Von Willerbrand Disease
102
Q

Factor of Hemophilia A

A

VIII (FVIII)

103
Q

Deficiency or classic hemophilia

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Hemophilia A

104
Q

Hemophilia occurs in approximately 1 in 5,000 live births

A

Hemophilia A

105
Q

4x as common as hemophilia B while more than half of patients with hemophilia _ have the severe form of hemophilia

A

Hemophilia A

106
Q

Deficiency or Christmas disease

A

Hemophilia B

107
Q

Factor of Hemophilia B

A

IX (FIX)

108
Q

Genetic disorder caused by missing or defective ________ factor, a clotting protein.

A

Von Willebrand Disease

109
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A key clotting protein, and platelets in blood vessel walls, which help form a platelet plug during the clotting process

A

Von Willebrand Disease

110
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Factor of Von Willerbrand Disease

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VIII

111
Q

Type 1 VWD

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-60% -80% of patients

112
Q

Type 2 VWD

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-15% -30% of patients

113
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Type 3 VWD

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-5% -10% of patients

114
Q

Results after a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, such as lupus, or from heart disease or some types of cancer. It can also occur after taking certain medications

A

Acquired VWD

115
Q

Measurement of the intrinsic power of the blood to convert fibrinogen to fibrin

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Coagulation Time Test

116
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Measures how quickly your blood clots. aka pro time test or PT test, INR

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Prothrombin Time Test

117
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Drugs example of Hemostatics

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  • Aminocaproic
  • Tranexamic Acid
  • Aprotinin
118
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Aminocaproic & Tranexamic Acid

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  • Synthetic
  • Inhibit plasminogen activation
  • Potential side effect of treatment is intravascular thrombosis