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Vascular System + Blood Flashcards

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Discuss management of anticoagulant overdose:

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Develop a care plan for clients receiving drugs affecting coagulation:

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Which prototype is lipid-lowering?

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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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Which prototypes treat anemia?

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Epstein alfa
Ferrous sulfate
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12)
Folic acid

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Prototypes for anti platelet:

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Aspirin
Clopidogrel

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Prototypes for anticoagulants:
What is the function?

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Heparin
Enoxaparin
Warfarin
Rivaroxaban
*anticoagulants disrupt clotting cascade making it difficult for blood to clot
*does not get rid of blood clot, prevents clot from getting bigger

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Thrombolytic prototype:

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Alteplase

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Antilipemic drug: prototype and use?

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HMG-COA Reductase inhibitors
“Statins”
Used for hyperlipidemia
*Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in the liver

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What is atorvastatin?

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What is aspirin?

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What is Clopidogrel?

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What are nursing assessments and interventions for anti platelet agents?

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Assessment:
— indication for medication
— prevention of blood clots
Interventions:
— bleeding precautions
— avoid injury and falls
— hold prior to procedure/surgery
— educate patient on medication

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Diagnostics labs: clotting times
PT
INR
PTT
What are the therapeutic goals? (Need to know)

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What are general nursing considerations regarding anticoagulants/Thrombolytics?

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— all anticoagulants have AE of bleeding
*Non-fatal: hematuria, epistaxis, bruising
*FATAL: hemorrhagic stroke, internal bleeding, GI bleeds (higher risk in older adult)
— reduced risk for injury and falls
— BLEEDING PRECAUTIONS

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16
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What are contradictions for anticoagulants?

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PREGNANCY except for heparin/enoxaparin
— bleeding disorders
— hx of bleed
— theombocytopenia- low platelet

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What are drug-drug interactions with anticoagulants?

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— anti platelet agents
— NSAIDS
— herbals
ALL INCREASE BLEEDING

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What is heparin?

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What is enoxaparin?

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20
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Develop a care plan for IV heparin:

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21
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What is warfarin?

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22
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What are special considerations for warfarin?
Dosing
Lab draws
Diet

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Dosing:
— daily (usually in evening or HS)
— if INR greater than 3.0 HOLD AND CALL PROVIDER
— expect an order for vitamin k if INR greater than 4.0 (PO or SQ)

Lab draws:
— dose change = next lab in 3 days
— long term monitoring = weekly or monthly

Diet:
Teach patient to maintain consistent intake; avoid vitamin k containing foods
*high intake may decrease warfarin effect

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What are foods high in vitamin K?

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Green leafy foods:
— kale
— collard greens
— spinach
— Brussels sprouts
— broccoli
— asparagus
— sauerkraut
— soybeans
— edamame

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What are herbals to avoid when taking warfarin?

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— St. John’s wart
— garlic
— ginkgo
— ginger root
— chamomile

25
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What is rivaroxaban?

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How do you manage your patient with anticoagulant overdose?

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Assessment:
CM of bleeding and VS: HR/BP/O2

Interventions:
— notify provider
— draw labs ordered: hemoglobin/hematocrit, platelets, clotting times
— administer fluids (NS) and/or packed RBC as ordered
— administer reversal agent

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What is alteplase?

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What are contraindications to alteplase?

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29
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Client has been dx with DVT in R lower extremity. The primary care provider has prescribed enoxaparin 70mg SQ q 12hr with the first dose STAT. In addition, the provider has prescribed warfarin 5mg PO daily and a PT/INR draw in 3 days.

Why has the primary HCP prescribed both medications simultaneously?

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Making sure the client has adequate anticoagulation while warfarin reaches therapeutic level
Warfarin onset = 36-48 hours
Enoxaparin onset = 3-5 hours

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What are drug-drug interactions with anticoagulation drugs?

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More than 1 anticoagulant/antiplatelet
Aspirin
Warfarin
Herbal supplements
Antibiotic therapy

Increases bleeding

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What is epoetin alfa?

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32
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What is ferrous sulfate?

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KEEP OUT OF REACH FOR CHILDREN-FATAL IF OVERDOSED

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What is cyancobalamin?

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What is folic acid?

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35
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What is pernicious anemia?

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Also called addisons anemia

— decrease in red blood cells
— cannot absorb enough vitamin B12

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