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1
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MOA Heparin & low molecular weight heparin

enoxaparin, Lovenox

A

Prevents clotting by activating Antithrombin- indirectly inactivates thrombin & factor Xa

2
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Side Effects of ALL anticoagulants

A

BLEEDING

3
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Nursing Considerations of Heparin

A

Starts working Quickly

4
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Adverse effects of Heparin

A

Bleeding, hematoma, anemia, thrombocytopenia

5
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Indications of Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

A

given prophylaxis & treatment

6
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Adverse Effects of Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

A

bleeding, thrombocytopenia

can cause HIT

7
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MOA of Warfarin (Coumadin)

A

prevents the synthesis of four coagulation factors

VII, IX, X, prothrombin

8
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Adverse Effects of Warfarin (Coumadin)

A

bleeding, lethargy, muscle pain, purple toes

9
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MOA of Apixaban (Eliquis) & Rivaroxabean (Xarelto)

A

direct inhibitor of factor Xa

10
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Adverse effects of Apixaban (Eliquis) & Rivaroxabean (Xarelto)

A

bleeding, hematoma, dizziness, rash, gastrointestinal distress, peripheral edema

11
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Aspirin (as anti-platelet)

A

blocks prostaglandin synthesis through the COX enzyme pathways

12
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Side effects of Aspirin

A

n/v, drowsiness/confusion, bleeding

13
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MOA of Clopidogrel (Plavix) & Ticagrelor (Brilinta)

A

antiplatelet ADP inhibitor

14
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Side effects of Clopidogrel & Ticagrelor

A

chest pain, edema, flu-like symptoms, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, epistaxis, rash, pruritus

15
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Thrombin Inhibitors

A

inhibit thrombin (factor lla)

16
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Adverse Effects of thrombin inhibitors

A

bleeding