Glowacki & Sommers RCIS Review Notecards /Q-Bank / Complete Accurate Quizzes with Verified Answers/ 2025.What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? -
Answer:
Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0 Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia
Qs: Name some antiplatelet medications? -
Answer:
ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro
Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet
Qs: If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? -
Answer:
Use as a small amount of contrast as possible Pre-procedure fluid hydration
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Qs: How does heparin prevent clot formation? -
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Heparin prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin Heparin combines with antithrombin to make it more effective
Qs: What is the action of Reopro? -
Answer:
Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa receptors
Qs: INR measures the levels of which drug? -
Answer:
Coumadin
Qs: Lovenox impacts what? -
Answer:
Antithrombin and Factor Xa
Qs: What might be the medication of choice for SVT? -
Answer:
Adenosine
Qs: What short acting benzodiazepine is commonly used in the cath lab for
sedation? -
Answer:
Versed - Midazolam
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