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hemostasis

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process that stops bleeding

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coagulation

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hemostasis that occurs because of clotting of blood

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thrombus

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blood clot

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embolus

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thrombus that moves through blood vessels. can cause DVT, heart attack, stroke

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result of a coagulation system

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fibrin (clot forming substance)

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fibrinolysis

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mechanism where thrombi are killed to prevent vessel blockage

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fibrinolytic system steps

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-fibrin binds to plasminogen
-plasminogen into plasmin
- plasmin breaks down fibrin

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hemophilia

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genetic disorder where coagulation and hemostasis factors are absent

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anticoagulants MOA

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-prevent the formation of clots
- no direct effect on a blood clot thats already formed
- prevent intravascular thrombosis by decreasing blood coagulability

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thrombotic events

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  • myocardial infarction (coronary artery)
  • brain vessel (stroke)
  • lungs (pulmonary embolism)
  • vein in leg (DVT)
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what are two drug classes of anticoagulants

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heparin and warfarin

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unfractionated heparin

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aka heparin sodium
- requires frequent lab monitoring for bleeding times (aPTT)
- big molecule
- no monitoring for catheter flush

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LMWH

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  • low molecular weight heparin
  • small molecule, more predictable
  • doesn’t need frequent monitoring
  • subcut. can cause bruising
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heparin indications

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  • prevent thrombotic events
  • used as bridge therapy for going off warfarin (ex- take heparin after surgery before warfarin kicks in bc it takes 5-7 days to work)
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warfarin (Coumadin) MOA

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inhibit vitamin K synthesis in GI tract
- inhibits vit K clotting factors synthesized in the liver
- prevention of clot formation

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example of an antithrombin med and MOA

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synthetic dabigatran (Pradaxa).
inhibits thrombin

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ex of direct acting Xa inhibitors

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rivaroxaban (Xarelto) PO

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ex of direct thrombin inhibitor

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dabigatran

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is dabigatran a pro drug

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yuh. must pass through liver in order to work

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anticoagulant indications

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used to prevent clot formation in certain settings in which clot formation is likely. ex-myocardial infarction, unstable angina, atrial fibrillation, indwelling devices, slowed blood flow

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anticoagulant contraindications

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  • allergy
  • acute bleeding
  • kidney disease
  • warfarin= contraindicated in pregnancy
  • LMWH= contraindicated in pt w/ indwelling epidural catheter. Risk of epidural hematoma
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anticoagulant adverse effects

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  • bleeding
  • heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  • nausea, vomiting, cramps, thrombocytopenia
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warfarin adverse effects

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bleeding, lethargy, muscle pain, skin necrosis, purple toes syndrome

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HIT type 1

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  • gradual reduction in platelets
  • heparin therapy can be continued
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HIT type 2
- acute fall in # of platelets (platelets start to clot in response to heparin) - discontinue heparin therapy
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HIT clinical manifestations and treatment
- thrombosis that is fatal - treat with argatroban (thrombin inhibitor) - higher incidence with bovine than with porcine heparins
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symptoms of toxic effects of warfarin
hematuria, melena (blood in stool), petechiae, ecchymoses, gum/ mucous membrane bleeding
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IV treatment for toxic effects of heparin
not for HIT. protamine sulphate 1mg can reverse 100U of heparin. 1mg for 1mg of LMWH.
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how long after discontinuing warfarin does the liver resynthesize clotting factors
36-42 hrs
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what drug can hasten the return to normal coagulation
vitamin K (phytonadione) - high doses can reverse anticoagulation in 6 hrs
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how long will warfarin resistance occur after vit K is given
up to 7 days
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IV vit K risk of anaphylaxis is diminished by
diluting it and giving it over 30 mins
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interactions that increase anticoagulant activity
- enzyme inhibition of metabolism - displacement of drug from inactive protein binding sites - decrease in vit K absorption by large intestine - alteration in the platelet count
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heparin sodium
natural anticoagulant obtained from lungs or intestinal mucosa of pigs
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heparin sodium is also used for
DVT prophylaxis (prevention treatment for DVT) - 5000U SUBCUT 2/3 times a day
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heparin sodium therapeutic route
IV measurement of aPTT is necessary
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heparin flushes
heparin leo - small vial of aq IV flush sol
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risk of HIT has caused most institutions to use
0.9% normal saline as a flush for heparin-lock IV ports
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what values do you need to monitor on warfarin
prothrombin time (PT) and the international normalized ratio (INR)
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normal INR without warfarin
0.8-1.2
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therapeutic INR with warfarin
2-3.5
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warfarin sodium dietary considerations
too much vitamin K can reduce warfarins ability to form clots
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ex of direct thrombin inhibitors
dabigitran etexilate mesylate (pradaxa)
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dabigitran etexilate mesylate is the first oral direct thrombin inhibitor used for....
stroke and thrombus prevention for pts with atrial fibrillation
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which direct thrombin inhibitor has no antidote
dabigitran etexilate mesylate
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what are 3 anti platelet drugs
aspirin, clopidogrel bisulfate (plavix), eptifibatide (Integrilin)
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aspirin effect
-vasodilation and prevention of platelet aggregation and clot formation - used in stroke prevention
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when do you chew aspirin
myocardial infarction
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do not use aspirin for
pregnant ppl and kids
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clopidogrel (Plavix) MOA
alters platelet membrane so it can no longer receive signals to form a plug
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clopidogrel is used for
reducing number of MI, strokes, vascular death, preventing TIA and post MI thrombotic prevention
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eptifibatide is administered when
critical care or catheterization lab settings where continuous cardiac monitoring is available. - used to treat acute unstable angina, MI, and during PCI
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eptifibatide route
IV only
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what do thrombolytic drugs do
break down or lyse preformed clots in the coronary arteries
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current thrombolytic drugs
alteplase (Activase) and tenecteplase (TNKase)
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thrombolytic drugs MOA
-activate fibrinolytic system to break down clot in blood vessels quickly -activate plasminogen to plasmin which lyses the thrombus
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thrombolytic drugs indications
- acute MI -arterial thrombolysis - DVT - occlusion of shunts - pulmonary embolism - acute ischemic stroke
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thrombolytic drugs adverse effects
- bleeding: internal, intracranial, superficial - nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hypersensitivity, anaphylactoid reactions, cardiac dysrhythmias
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antifibrinolytic drugs
- prevents lysis of fibrin - promotes clot formation - treatment for excessive bleeding from hyperfibrinolysis - treatment of hemophilia A or type 1 von Willebrand disease or desmopressin
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ex of antifibrinolytic drug
desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)
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desmopressin acetate used for
-surgical and post op hemostasis - type 1 von willebrands disease and hemophilia A - not as common
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antifibrinolytic adverse effects
uncommon rare reports of thrombotic events dysrhythmia, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea vomiting
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what can be given as an antidote incase of excessive anticoagulation
protamine sulphate
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where is LMWH given
subcut in abdomen
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antidote for warfarin
vitamin k
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herbal products that can increase bleeding
capsicum pepper, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, st johns wort, feverfew, ginsing
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pt education with anticoagulants
- wear a medical alert bracelet - avoid foods high in vit K - consult physician before taking OTC
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what to monitor for pts taking thrombolytic drugs
bleeding from gums, mucous membranes, nose and injection sites
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signs of internal bleeding
decreased BP, restlessness, increased pulse.

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