Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants) Flashcards
1
Q
What do anticoagulants treat?
A
Blood clots
2
Q
Anticoagulants are called “blood thinners”, but do they actually thin the blood?
A
No
3
Q
Warfarin
A
Coumadin
4
Q
Warfarin is a Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulant. What does Vitamin K do in the body?
A
It is involved in the clotting process
5
Q
Apixaban
A
Eliquis
6
Q
Rivaroxaban
A
Xarelto
