Week 9 Medications for Coagulation, Lipids, anemia medications Flashcards
Examples of anticoagulants
Warfarin/Coumadin PO
Heparin IV SQ
-low molecular weigh heparin: Enoxaparin-Lovenox SQ
Enoxaparin med admin:
deep SQ in abd 2” from umbilicus,
don’t aspirate,
rotate sites,
Don’t expel air if giving whole prefilled syringe, inject at 90deg, don’t rub site.
½- 5/8”
25-28 gauge needle
warfarin indication
Thrombosis prophylaxis (tx for a-fib)
heparin indication
Thrombosis prophylaxis (usually in hospital only following ortho surgery, MI, PE..)
note on indication for heparin and warfarin
has no effect on blood clots which have already formed
SE AE of heparin and warfarin
Heparin-thrombocytopenia
Bleeding
Heparin and warfarin interactions
Interaction: NSAID’s, ASA, PCN, Cephalosporin, Ginkgo
heparin and warfarin Contraindication
Contraindication:
acute bleeding,
warfarin-Pregnancy
heparin and warfarin pt edu and nsg implications
Pt Ed:
Coumadin/warfarin- monitor foods high in vit K (green leafy veggies)
All-monitor for bleeding (pt INR)
ALL Monitor for:
Bruising, gums, abd pain, coffee ground emesis, tarry stool (internal bleeding)
Use electric razor and soft toothbrush.
Doses can be adjusted if pt regularly eats high K+
what is the antidote for a heparin and warfarin OD
Warfarin- vit K
Heparin protamine
lab monitoring for dose titration of warfarin and heparin
Warfarin pt/INR (2-3)
Heparin aPTT (30-45sec?)
Enoxaparin-Lovenox – no labs needed
Antiplatelet ex
Aspirin 81 or 325mg PO
Clopidogrel (Plavix) 75mg PO
Antiplatelet Aspirin and clopidogrel indication
Reduce risk of recurrent (transient ischemic attack) TIAs or strokes, PE, and MI prophylaxis
SE AE of aspirin and clopidrogrel
bleeding, dyspepsia, abd pain, N/V
clopidogrel and aspirin interactions and nursing implications
Interaction:
* NSAIDs, heparin, warfarin
Nursing Implications: Pt ed: monitor for bleeding, hold med 5-7 days before surgery
Thrombopoetic Growth Factors
Oprelvekin
Oprelvekin indication
decreases thrombocytopenia and need for platelet transfusion in patients receiving chemo.
Oprelvekin SE AE
allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
Thrombolytic agents
alteplase
alteplase indication
acute MI, PE, acute ischemic stroke, DVT
SE AE of alteplase
SE/AE:
bleeding,
cardiac arrhythmias,
hypersensitivity (rash, flushing, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis)
nsg implications of thrombolytic agent alteplase
Nursing Implications:
monitor for bleeding,
strictly follow med admin guidelines.