Haematology

Question 0

Anti thrombin new anticoagulants

Answer 0

Dabigatran

Question 1

Drug used in primary haemostatic disorders?

Answer 1

Tranexamic acid

Question 2

Anti Xa new anticoagulants?

Answer 2

Rivaroxiban, apixuban

Question 3

Side effects of heparin

Answer 3

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia, hypoaldosteronism & hyperkalaemia, hypersensitivity

Question 4

A synthetic pentasaccharide that has anti Xa activity, used in the prophylaxis and treatment of thrombo-embolic disease, unstable angina and STEMI via SC injection

Answer 4

Fondaparinux

Question 5

Anti thrombin agent taken from leaches

Answer 5

Hirudins

Question 6

Mixture of glycosaminoglycans, anticoagulant, anti Xa and anti-thrombin activity, can cross react with HIT antibodies

Answer 6

Danaparoid

Question 7

Vitamin K antagonists

Answer 7

Warfarin, acenocoumarol, phenindione

Question 8

How does dabigatran work?

Answer 8

A tran is an anti thrombin agent

Question 9

How does rivaroxaban, apixaban work?

Answer 9

Xaban is an anti Xa agent