Pharm DVT

Question 1

Pharmacological class of warfarin

Answer 1

Vitamin K epoxide reductase/ Coumarin derivative

Question 2

Pharmacological class of heparin

Answer 2

Unfractioned heparin

Question 3

Pharmacological class of Enoxaparin (Clexane) / Nadroparin

Answer 3

Low molecular weight heparin

Question 4

Indications of anticoagulant

Answer 4

Deep Vein thrombosis

pulmonary embolism

to prevent thromboembolic disorder due to atrial fibrillation

To prevent thromboembolic complications of cardiac valve placement

Myocardial infarction

Question 5

adverse effects of anticoagulant

Answer 5

Haemorrhage such as bruises, haematuria, intracranial bleeding, anaemia

Question 6

The target International normalized ratio for Vitamin K epoxide reductase inhibitor/ coumarin derivative is ____

Answer 6

2-3. higher INR target of 2.5-3.5 may be needed for high risk patient

Question 7

The target range for activated partial thromboplastin time for unfractioned heparin is

Answer 7

1.5-2.5 times control (45-75 seconds)

Question 8

Does low molecular weight heparin influence INR and aPTT?

Answer 8

No