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what should the dose of Aspirin be if also on an antiplatlet?
75-100mg (81mg dose)
what is the dose of protamine for the resversal of Heparin
1mg of protamine for every 100 units of heparin (up to 50mg) give slow IV over 10 mins
what is the dose of protamine for the reversal of Dalteparin
1mg IV for every 100 anti-Xa units of Dalteparin
what is the dose of protamine for the reversal of enoxparin?
1mg IV for every 1mg of enoxaparin in the previous 8 hours (if more than 8 hours but less than 12 hours since last dose may only need to give 1/2 (0.5mg/1mg of enoxaparin)
what drug is used for patients with heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Bivalirudin (angio max)
what is the dose of Bivalirudin for HIT?
0.15mg/kg/hour continuous IV infusion
what is the dose of Bivalirudin for PCI (percutaneous Coronary intervention thrombosis) Prophylaxis
0.75mg/kg bolus then 1.75mg/kg/hr IV infusion
what is the dose of heparin for thromboembolic disorder (prophylaxis) the 1st trimester of pregnancy?
5000-7500 units subQ every 12 hours
what is the dose of heparin for thromboembolic disorder (prophylaxis) in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy
7500-10000 units SQ every 12 hours
what is the dose of heparin for thromboembolic disorder (prophylaxis) in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
10000 units SQ every 12 hours
can warfarin and heparin be use while breast feeding?
yes!
what is the equation to calculate INR?
[PT of the patient/ PT of the normal range mean] ^ISI
Calculate CHADSVASc sore.
Congestive heart failure - 1 Hypertension - 1 Age > 75 - 2 Diabetes - 1 Stroke (TIA) -2 Vascular disease - 1 Age 65-74 -1 Sex - FEMALE - 1 (0 if you are a male)
what is the therapy recommendations for pts with a CHADS VASC score of 0
dont give then anything
what is the therapy recommendation for pts with CHASDVASc score of 1
OAC (DOAC > warfarin) or Aspirin 81mg or no therapy
what is the therapy recommendation for pts with CHADSVACs score of 2
Oral anticoagulation recommended (DOAC preferred over warfarin)
which board governs regulation of labs?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
regulates all laboratory testing (except research) performed on humans in the U.S. through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
Is CLIA state or federal?
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 are United States federal regulatory standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States, except clinical trials and basic research.
Which regulation established the laboratory standard in the US?
The OSHA Laboratory Standard (Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, 29 CFR § 1910.1450) is the primary regulation, but laboratory personnel and EHS staff should understand its relationship to the hazard communication standard.
What types of labs have to register with CLIA?
all labs examining “materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, human beings.”
What are the 3 levels of CLIA testing?
Waived tests
moderate complexity tests
high complexity tests.
What is a CLIA-waived laboratory test?
Point of Care Testing, are low complexity tests (including Hemoglobin and Hematocrit) that may be performed by other personnel with proper training.
what Vit k dependent protein has the longest 1/2 life
PROTHROMBIN (Factor II). - 60 hours
what Vit K dependent protein has the shortest 1/2 life
Factor VII and protein C (3-6 hours)