Exam 3: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
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anticoagulants
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prevent the formation of clots that inhibit the circulation; prophylactic (does not dissolve clots); used for venous and arterial disorders
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antiplatelets (antithrombotic)
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prevent platelet aggregation; mainly used prophylactically
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thrombolytics
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clot busters; used to promote fibrinolytic mechanism; converts plasminogen to plasmin and destroys fibrin in blood clot
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heparin class
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anticoagulant
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heparin uses
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prevent thrombosis associated with PE, MI, unstable angina, prosthetic heart valves, DVT, and percutaneous coronary intervention, treat DIC
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heparin mode of action
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inhibits thrombin which prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
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heparin routes
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IV- for acute thrombosis SQ- prophylactically
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heparin contraindications
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bleeding disorders
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heparin cautions
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peptic ulcer, hepatic or renal disease, hemophilia, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), diverticulitis, head trauma
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heparin antidote
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protamine sulfate
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heparin drug interactions
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increased heparin effects with aspirin, NSAIDs, thrombolytics, antibiotics, SSRIs decreased heparin effects with nitroglycerin. protamine sulfate
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heparin side effects
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itching, chills, injection site reaction, priapism, hematoma
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heparin adverse/LT reactions
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bleeding, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, stroke; LT: hemorrhage, heparin-
induced thrombocytopenia
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heparin nursing assessment
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obtain history of abnormal clotting or health problems, med reconciliation
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