direct thrombin inhibitors

Question 1

dabigatrin and argatroban are drugs that are

Answer 1

direct thrombin inhibitors

Question 2

dabigatran doesn’t require monitoring for what

Answer 2

doesn’t require monitoring for anticoagulation

Question 3

are there little risk of adverse interactions when using dabigatran

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

the same dose of dabigatran can be used by all patients regardless of

Answer 4

regardless of age and weight

Question 5

what can be prescribed concurrently with dabigatran to prevent adverse effects of this drug

Answer 5

omeprazole

Question 6

dabigatran can cause

Answer 6

bleeding and GI disturbances

Question 7

true or false: there no specific antidote to reverse dabigatran related bleeding

Answer 7

true

Question 8

argatroban is what type of anticoagulant

Answer 8

IV anticoagulant

Question 9

what is the mechanism of action of argatroban

Answer 9

direct inhibition of thrombin

Question 10

argatroban is indicated for prevention of DVT in patients undergoing what type of surgery

Answer 10

hip replacement surgery

Question 11

argatroban is a prophylaxis and treatment of thrombosis in patients with

Answer 11

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