Week 7 -Signs of Bleeding

Question 1

Signs of bleeding picture

Answer 1

Question 2

name of anti-fibrinolytic drug

Answer 2

aminocaproic acid

Question 3

What is the MOA of aminocaproic acid? (2)

Answer 3

• stops the normal process of fibrin breakdown that usually occurs when a clot has served its use
• preserves a clot, or stabilizes one

Question 4

When is aminocaproic acid used? (2)

Answer 4

• most useful for preventing recurring bleeding
• not used to manage severe ongoing bleeding (used in dental surgeries for at-risk clients)

Question 5

What route of admin is used for aminocaproic acid?

Answer 5

• given orally or IV

Question 6

What is the relationship b/w aminocaproic acid and alteplase

Answer 6

• you can give aminocaproic acid to treat severe bleeding caused by alteplase (tPA)
  but it is not all that effective

Question 7

What condition increases the risk of bleeding?

Answer 7

• thrombocytopenia

Question 8

What is thrombocytopenia? (2)

Answer 8

• low platelet count
• recall that we need platelets to form clots, so without them, abnormal bleeding can occur

Question 9

Platelet levels count picture

Answer 9

Question 10

Assessment findings for thrombocytopenia

Answer 10

Question 11

Signs of bleeding in the skin pictures

Answer 11