Meds affecting the HEMATOLOGICAL SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
what lab test do you monitor when giving heparin?
A
aPTT
2
Q
can heparin be given IV?
A
no
3
Q
how do you correctly administer heparin subcut?
A
- 2in away from the umbilicus
- fatty areas (abdomen, back of arm, upper thigh, love handles)
4
Q
a drug that is similar to heparin in enoxaparin. does this drug usually require laboratory monitoring?
A
not as much
5
Q
how do you correctly administer enoxaparin
A
- subcut
- rotate sites
6
Q
what lab tests do you monitor when giving warfarin?
A
PT/INR
7
Q
why is warfarin not appropriate for emergency situations?
A
delay onset
8
Q
whats the antidote for warfarin?
A
vitamin K
9
Q
how long do you stay in the room when starting a transfusion?
A
15min
