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Platelets do not have a nucleus. (T/F)

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True

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Where do platelets originate?

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megakaryocytes from the bone marrow

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What is the life span of a platelet?

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~ 10 days

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What is a normal platelet count?

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150,000 – 450,000 / μL

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What are the 4 main mechanisms that activate platelets?

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  • underlying disease
  • endothelial injury
  • collagen
  • von Willebrand factor
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Agonists bind to platelet receptors that initiate a signaling cascade that results in:

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  • platelet shape change
  • granule release
  • thromboxane A2 generation
  • GP IIb/IIIa receptor activation
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What are the platelet receptors that initiate activation?

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glycoprotein IIb/IIIa

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What are potent platelet activation agonists?

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  • binding to collagen after vascular damage

- thrombin

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What are weak platelet activation agonists?

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  • ADP
  • TxA2
  • Epinephrine
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Platelets are activated by what G proteins?

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  • q and i

- G (12/13) families

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Platelets are inhibited by what G proteins?

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s

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Platelet granule release occurs after ______.

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adhesion

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What are the 3 types of granules?

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  • alpha
  • dense
  • lysosomal
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What is platelet adhesion?

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Platelets bind to damaged area via GP Ib and GP VI

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What is platelet aggregation?

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fibrinogen binds to activated GP IIb/IIIa receptors

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Platelets meshed in fibrin is called what?

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hemostatic plug

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What is a hemostatic plug made up of?

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platelets and fibrin mesh

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What are the indications for antiplatelet agents?

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  • cerebrovascular disease
  • ACS/ unstable angina
  • PAD
  • CABG or PCI
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What are the antiplatelet agents?

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  • ASA
  • thienopyridines
  • GP IIb/IIIa antagonists
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
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What are the thienopyridine agents?

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  • clopidogrel (Plavix)

- prasugrel (Effient)

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What are the GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors?

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  • abciximab (Reopro)
  • eptifibatide (Integrilin)
  • tirofiban (Aggrastat)
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What is the MOA of ASA?

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Acetylation at Ser529 results in irreversible inhibition of COX-1 for the life of the platelet.

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High doses of ASA inhibit what?

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both COX-1 and COX-2

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Why are lower doses of ASA effective for antiplatelet response?

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  • inhibition of platelet COX-1 occurs at lower doses than inhibition of COX-2 in the vessel wall
  • platelets have no nucleus
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What is the onset of action for platelet inhibition with ASA?
~ 5 minutes
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What is the duration of antiplatelet action with ASA?
7-10 days
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What are the ADRs with ASA?
- GI upset | - bleeding
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ASA therapy in combination with _______ can inhibit the site of action for ASA and reduce its antiplatelet effects.
other NSAIDs
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What is the MOA of thienopyridines?
- irreversible antagonist of platelet P2Y12 ADP receptors | - the P2Y12 receptor couples to Gi to inhibit adenylyl cyclase
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What is the route of administration of clopidogrel?
oral
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Maximal platelet inhibition occurs within _______ of oral administration of clopidogrel.
5-7 days
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Antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel persist for _______ after discontinuing.
4-8 days
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Clopidogrel is a prodrug. (T/F)
True
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Clopidogrel is a preferred agent because it has very little variation among patients. (T/F)
False: variability is an issue with clopidogrel
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Prasugrel is a prodrug. (T/F)
True
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What is the route of administration of prasugrel?
oral
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Prasugrel requires hepatic conversion to an active metabolite. (T/F)
True
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Which thienopyridine has the quickest onset of action?
prasugrel
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Clopidogrel is considered more efficacious for ACS than Ticagrelor. (T/F)
False: ticagrelor is considered more efficacious
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Ticagrelor requires hepatic conversion to an active metabolite. (T/F)
False: no required metabolic activation
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What is the route of administration of ticagrelor?
oral
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Ticagrelor is not a thienopyridine. (T/F)
True
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Ticagrelor irreversibly binds to the platelet P2Y12 receptor. (T/F)
False: reversibly
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Cangrelor is a reversible P2Y12 receptor antagonist. (T/F)
True
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What is the route of administration of cangrelor?
IV
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Cangrelor is not a thienopyridine. (T/F)
True
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Cangrelor requires hepatic activation. (T/F)
False
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The antiplatelet effects of cangrelor are reversed ________(slowly/quickly) after stopping infusion.
quickly
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What is cangrelor FDA approved for?
Adjunct during PCI to reduce thrombosis
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What is the MOA of GP IIb/IIIa antagonists?
Inhibits binding of fibrinogen to the activated GP IIb/IIIa receptor to prevent platelet aggregation.
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Monoclonal antibody that binds GP IIb/IIIa receptor
abciximab
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reversible RGD-mimetic peptide that binds GP IIb/IIIa receptor
eptifibatide
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reversible non peptide RGD-mimetic that binds GP IIb/IIIa receptor
tirofiban
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What is the route of administration for GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors?
IV
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What is the onset of action for GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors?
minutes
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What is the duration of action for GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors?
abciximab: up to 72 hours | eptifibatide and tirofiban 4-6 hours
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GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors are often used in combination with _______ during PCI.
clopidogrel
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What is the main ADR of GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors?
bleeding
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GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors are available as oral formulation. (T/F)
False
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What are the anticoagulant phosphodiesterase inhibitor agents?
- Aggrenox - Persantine - Cilostazol
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What are the components of Aggrenox?
- aspirin 25 mg | - dipyridamole ER 200 mg
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What is Aggrenox indicated for?
ischemic stroke and TIA
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What are the components of Persantine?
dipyridamole only: not effective antiplatelet
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What is Cilostazol approved for?
intermittent claudication
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What is the MOA for Vorapaxar?
protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) antagonist
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What is Vorapaxar approved for?
reduce trombosis in patients with previous MI or PAD
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What is the route of administration of Vorapaxar?
oral
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Why is Vorapaxar considered to have irreversible effects?
While the antagonism is reversible, the half-life is so long (8 days) that it is considered to be irreversible because the life span of a platelet is 8-9 days.
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What are the contraindications for Vorapaxar?
- history of stroke or TIA - intracranial hemorrhage - current active bleeding

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