Drugs for Treatment of Pulmonary Emboli

Question 1

Alteplase

Answer 1

Thrombolytic

Question 2

Unfractionated heparin

Answer 2

Anticoagulent- indirect thrombin inhibitor

Question 3

Enoxaparin

Answer 3

Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWH)- indirect thrombin inhibitor

Question 4

Dalteparin

Answer 4

Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWH)

Question 5

Tinzaparin

Answer 5

Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWH)

Question 6

Nadroparin

Answer 6

Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWH)

Question 7

Protamine Sulfate

Answer 7

Antidote for Heparin OD

Question 8

Fondaparinux

Answer 8

Heparinoid; Selective Inhibitor of Factor Xa; SC administration

Question 9

Rivaroxaban

Answer 9

Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) ;factor Xa inhibitors

Question 10

Apixaban

Answer 10

Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) ;factor Xa inhibitors

Question 11

Edoxaban

Answer 11

Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) ;factor Xa inhibitors

Question 12

Dabigatran

Answer 12

Oral Direct Thrombin

Inhibitor; Stroke Prevention, Tx of Pulmonary Embolism

Question 13

Warfarin

Answer 13

Vitamin K antagonist that inhibits factors X, IX, VII, II (both intrinsic and extrinsic)

Question 14

Phytonadione (Vit K1)

Answer 14

Antidote for warfarin OD