Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants) Flashcards

1
Q

What do anticoagulants treat?

A

Blood clots

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2
Q

Anticoagulants are called “blood thinners”, but do they actually thin the blood?

A

No

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3
Q

Warfarin

A

Coumadin

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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

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5
Q

Apixaban

A

Eliquis

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6
Q

Rivaroxaban

A

Xarelto

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