Week 3 Words

Question 1

Plavix

Answer 1

Clopidagrel
Anti platelet

Prevent reoccurrence of:stroke,MI,TIA

CAN CAUSE GI UPSET

Can use plavix and aspirin together

Question 2

Xarelto

Answer 2

Rivaroxiban

Factor Xa inhibitor that prevents VTE

10 mg dose given to patient 6-8 hours after surgery

INR,aPTT,PT not reliable

No antidote

Question 3

Crestor

Answer 3

Rosuvastatin

Lowers LDL raises HDL

Question 4

Pletal

Answer 4

Cilostazol

Aids in relieving Reynauds disease

It’s a vasodilator also inhibits platelet aggregation

Question 5

Novolog

Answer 5

Insulin aspart
Onset:5-15 minutes
Duration:2-5 hours
Peak: 1 hour

-eat immediately

Question 6

Levemir

Answer 6

Insulin detemir

In between intermediate acting and long acting insulin

Question 7

Glucotrol

Answer 7

Glipizide

Stimulates insulin production

Onset:15-30 minutes
Lasts:24 hours
Peak:1-2 hours

NO ALCOHOL

Question 8

Glucophage

Answer 8

Metformin

Decreases hepatic production of stored glycogen

Withhold 48 hours before and after receiving IV contrast because lactic acidosis or acute renal failure

Question 9

Lovenox

Answer 9

Enoxaparin sodium

Low molecular weight heparin

Less bleeding
Longer half life
Can use while pregnant

Question 10

Coumadin

Answer 10

Warfarin
Inhibits vitamin K production

Monitor PT and INR

Takes 24 hours to 3 days to be therapeutic