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Term
Aspirin is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet Drugs
Term
Ticlopidine is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet drug
Term
Dipyridamole is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet drug
Term
Cilostazol is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet drug
Term
Pentoxifylline is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet drug
Term
Abciximab is what type of drug?
Definition
anti-platelet drug
Term
eptifibatide is what type of drug?
Definition
anti-platelet drug
Term
tirofiban is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet drug
Term
Clopidogrel is what type of drug?
Definition
Anti-platelet drug
Term
Warfarin is what type of drug?
Definition
Anticoagulants
Term
Heparin is what type of drug?
Definition
anticoagulant
Term
Low MW Heparins are what type of drugs?
Definition
anticoagulants
Term
Streptokinase is what type of drug?
Definition
Thrombolytic Drugs
Term
rTPA is what type of drug?
Definition
thrombolytic drug
Term
Reteplase is what type of drug?
Definition
thrombolytic drug
Term
APSAC is what type of drug?
Definition
thrombolytic drug
Term
Urokinase is what type of drug?
Definition
thrombolytic drug
Term
Thrombus is a blood clot; an aggregation of blood factors, primarily ____ and _____ with entrapped blood cells;
Definition
platelets and fibrin
Term
A thrombus is ______ if it prevents injury and ______ if it causes thrombosis (inadequate blood flow due to a clot).
Definition
physiologic
pathologic
Term
Embolus is a ......
Definition
a clot (or other plug) carried by the blood from one site to another, smaller vessel, that obstructs the circulation.
Term
Normal Hemostasis: A set of well-regulated processes that
accomplish two important functions:
Definition
1. Maintain blood clot-free in normal vessels
2. Induce a rapid and localized hemostasis by forming a clot at a site of vascular injury. A key point: the clot should not impair circulation.
Term
Thrombosis = _____ extension of _____ producing a clot that impedes blood flow. Inappropriate activation of normal hemostatic processes to form a blood clot (thrombus) in an _____ vessel or thrombotic occlusion of a vessel after minor or no ____.
Definition
pathological
hemostasis
uninjured
injury
Term
Steps in Normal Hemostasis:
_____ phase -> vasoconstriction
______phase -> platelet plug
______phase -> reinforce platelet plug with fibrin
______phase - dissolve clot, repair endothelium; phagocytosis of debris
Definition
Vascular
Platelet (temporary unless significant Coagulation Phase occurs)
Coagulation
Repair
Term
In primary homeostasis, _________ is A mechanism to slow the rate of blood loss and Facilitates interaction of platelets with endothelium
Definition
vasoconstriction
Term
In primary homeostasis, Vasoconstriction of the blood vessel is mediated by ...(3)
Definition
Prostacyclin (PI2)
Thromboxane A2 (TXA2)
serotonin (5-HT).
Term
In primary homeostasis, the platelet plug Facilitates interaction of platelets with endothelium. Adherence of platelets is to the _____ of damaged _____ cells.
Definition
collagen
endothelial
Term
Primary Homeostasis Platelet Plug Formation:

(1) ____ of platelets to collagen and vWF via ___ & ___ receptors

(2) ____ of Ca++, ADP, TXA2 , Epinephrine, 5-HT, others

(3) ____ -> ___ & ___ induce shape change and sticking
-> _____ complex expressed at surface
-> coagulation cascade anchored at platelet surface
-> _____ is generated
Definition
Adhesion
GP 1a & Ib

Secretion

Aggregation
ADP & TXA2
phospholipid
thrombin
Term
Fibrinogen:
binds to platelets via ______ complex
____ converts soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin fibers
subsequently fibrin monomers are cross-linked to form very strong ___-___ clot
Definition
GP IIb-IIIa
thrombin
platelet-fibrin
Term
The coagulation cascade of secondary hemostasis has two pathways, the _____ pathway (AKA the _____ Pathway) And the _____ pathway (AKA the _____ pathway) that lead to fibrin formation. It was previously thought that the coagulation cascade consisted of two pathways of equal importance joined to a common pathway. It is now known that the primary pathway for the initiation of blood coagulation is the _____ pathway.
Definition
Contact Activation
Intrinsic
Tissue Factor
Extrinsic
Tissue Factor
Term
Heparin works on the _____ pathway
Definition

intrinsic

 

Remember "heparintrinsic"

Term
Warfarin works on the ______ pathway.
Definition
extrinsic
Term
The intrisic and extrinsic pathway promote the conversion of _____ to _____
Definition
prothrombin to thrombin
Term
Intrinsic Pathway: All clotting factors are ___ the blood vessels
Definition
within
Term
Extrinsic Pathway: Initiating factor is ____ the blood vessels - tissue factor
Definition
outside
Term
Clotting is slower with the _____ pathway and faster (w/in seconds) with the ____ pathway
Definition
intrinsic
extrinsic
Term
the intrinsic pathway is tested by the ..
Definition
Activated partial thromboplastin test (aPTT)
Term
The extrinsic pathway is tested by ...
Definition
INR
Term
Thromboembolic Disorders: (6)
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Stroke
Pulmonary Embolism
Thrombophlebitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Term
Therapeutic Objectives
Prevent formation of pathological thrombus:
(1) Traditional approach is to use anticoagulant drugs: (2)
(2) Current approaches include prevention of arterial damage, i.e., atherosclerosis, and inhibition of platelet aggregation, e.g., with: (3 drugs)
Definition
heparin & warfarin
aspirin or clopidogrel or abciximab
Term
Therapeutic Objectives
Destroy formed pathological thrombus:
Dissolving preformed clots is difficult to achieve without causing bleeding, but fibrinolytic drugs like: (4) can be used in special situations.
Definition
rtPA
reteplase
streptokinase
APSAC
Term
Therapeutic Objectives
Prevent platelets from aggregating in the first place
Definition
Term
Platelets form initial ____ plug
Definition
hemostatic
Term
Platelets are associated with ____ plague deposits and _____ thrombi
Definition
atherosclerotic
pathological
Term
A key activator of platelet aggregation is _____ which is a product of the arachidonic acid pathway that involves formation of _____ by the enzyme ____.
Definition
Thromboxane A2 (TXA2)
prostaglandins
cyclooxygenase
Term
Why is aspirin the only NSAID used to inhibit platelet aggregation?
Definition
Only one used therapeutically?? this is what I had in my notes -> not really sure if this is the answer
Term
low dose aspirin inhibits _____
which inhibits these 4 functions:
Definition
TXA2

platelet aggregation
platelet shape change
platelet granule release
vasoconstriction
Term
high dose aspirin inhibits ____
which inhibits these 2 functions:
and stimulates ______
Definition
PGI2

platelet aggregation
platelet secretion

vasodilation
Term
Aspirin, at very low doses, ____ inhibits cyclooxygenase in _____. High doses inhibit cyclooxygenase in ______
Definition
irreversibly
platelets
endothelial cells
Term
Since platelets cannot synthesize new cyclooxygenase enzyme, low dose aspirin inhibits ___ formation and platelet aggregation for the ___ of the platelet (7-10 days). In contrast with high dose aspirin, ____ cells can synthesize new cyclooxygenase.
Definition
TXA2
life
endothelial
Term
Only low doses of ASA are required to inhibit cyclooxygenase in ____. If the dose is pushed too high, not only is platelet cyclooxygenase inhibited, but now enough cyclooxygenase is inhibited in endothelial cells that it prevents the formation of _____, a compound that inhibits platelet ____ and stimulates ____
Definition
platelets
prostacyclin (PGI2)
secretion
vasodilation
Term
ASA Should be administered routinely to virtually all patients with _____
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
ASA is used as Secondary prevention of ___ & ___
Definition
MI and stroke
Term
ASA is used as a Primary prevention of ____ (benefits less clear)
Definition
cardiovascular disease
Term
ASA is used for Reduction of thromboembolic complications in patient with ...(3)
Definition
artificial heart valves
hemodialysis
coronary bypass grafts
Term
Use low dose ASAa to minimize problems like _____
Definition
G.I. bleeding
Term
Allergy can limit use of ASA
Don’t give aspirin to what group of patients? (2)
Definition
Gastric ulcers
pts who have a sensitivity to ASA
Term
Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Ticlopidine (Ticlid) are ______ drugs that Block ____ receptor -> Leads to irreversible blockade of ___ receptor on ____ cell membrane
Definition
antiplatelet
P2Y12
ADP
platelet
Term
Clopidogrel
Onset is ___ (__ hr)
Frequently used in combination with ___ in high risk situations:
___ b/c they cause rough surfaces which makes the platelets want to aggregate
____ syndrome
Definition
slow (2 hr)
aspirin
Stents
Acute coronary
Term
Clopidogrel:
Indicated for prevention of ischemic events in ____
Similar to ____
Better outcomes (marginal, but significant)
Cost: ____
Definition
atherosclerosis
aspirin
expensive
Term
Ticlopidine:
inhibits ____ binding to platelets and blocks platelet ___.
approved for prevention of thrombotic ____ in patients who have experienced ___
Definition
fibrinogen
aggregation
stroke
TIAs (transient ischemic attack) remember "TIC & TIA"
Term
Dipyridamole (Persantine):
inhibits platelet ____ & weak ____ (mechanism is complex)
may be useful in secondary prevention of ___ & ___, but disappointing clinical trials
Definition
aggregation
vasodilator
MI and stroke
Term
Abciximab (ReoPro) = ______
Prevents ____ binding to ____, thus inhibiting platelet aggregation
Greater antithrombotic activity than ___ or ___
Approved as antithrombotic during _____
Definition
monoclonal antibody
fibrinogen
glycoprotein GP IIb-IIIa
aspirin or heparin
angioplasty (ex. putting a stent in)
Term
eptifibatide & tirofiban approved for _____
Definition
acute coronary syndromes
Term
Cilostazol (Pletal):
Inhibits ____ (cyclic AMP)
Inhibits platelet _______
Stimulates ________
Indicated for reduction of symptoms of ______
Contraindicated in patients with ___ b/c causes fluid retention
Definition
PDE III
aggregation
vasodilation
intermittent claudication -> (pain when walking – not due to an injury – it is b/c of vascular ischemia)
CHF
Term
Pentoxifylline (Trental):
_____ Agent = improves blood flow
Mechanism enhances RBC ____, decreases blood _____
may decrease ____ levels and increase ___ levels
Definition
Hemorrheologic
flexibility
viscosity
TXA 2
PGI2
Term
Pentoxifylline (Trental):
Indications: (2)
Definition
intermittent claudication
chronic occlusive arterial disease of the limbs
Term
Heparin
route of administration: _____
in hospital
____ onset
Definition
parenteral
fast
Term
Warfarin
route of administration: _____
out patient
_____ onset
Definition
oral
slow
Term
Heparin is naturally occurring and is produced by ___ and ____ to prevent formation and progression of blood clots
Definition
basophils
mast cells
Term
____ does not destroy clots that already exist , but allows the body's natural clot lysis mechanisms, i.e. ____, to break down clots.
Definition
Heparin
fibrinolysis
Term
____ is the drug of choice for parenteral anticoagulant therapy
Definition
Heparin
Term
Heparin Mechanism:
heparin binds to _____
heparin-_____ complex binds to and inactivates coagulation factors including thrombin (IIa), Xa, IXa, XIa, XIIa
heparin prolongs both the ____ and the ____
Definition
antithrombin III
antithrombin IIII
aPTT (Partial Prothrombin Time = time it takes plasma to clot)
PTT
Term
Heparin Dosing:
Dose is in ___
_____ IV (often preceded by IV bolus)
_____ Minidose for post-surgery prophylaxis
NOT GIVEN ___
NOT GIVEN ___
Extracorporal uses: for ___ anticoagulation (Hep-Lock solution) to clear i.v. lines, etc.
Definition
Units
Continuous
Subcutaneous
IM
ORALLY
in vitro
Term
Heparin Pharmacokinetics:
Onset
___ - immediate anticoagulant
___ - begins in 20 - 30 minutes
___ - 2 -3 hour delay for full effect unless an initial bolus injection is administered
Definition
I.V.
S.C.
Continuous IV infusion
Term
Heparin Pharmacokinetics:
Duration (of a single dose)
IV - __-___ hours
SQ - __-___ hours
Plasma t1/2 is dose-dependent, __-___ hours
Definition
1 - 3
12-24
1 -2.5
Term
Heparin Pharmacokinetics:
Termination: metabolized in ___ or excreted ____
Definition
liver
unchanged
Term
Heparin is used for Prophylaxis of ____
Definition
postoperative thrombosis
Term
____ is used for Myocardial infarction and unstable angina
-> Get them on ____ to prevent primary hemostasis
-> Then ____ as a secondary prevention
Definition
Heparin
aspirin
heparin
Term
_____ is used for Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Definition
heparin
Term
_____ is used for Extra-corporeal circulation (hemodialysis or heart-lung machine
Definition
heparin
Term
_____ is used for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Definition
heparin
Term
____ is used for TIA - probably effective, but very risky - not used if stroke-in-progress
Depends on stroke
Ex. Don’t use for ____ stroke
Definition
heparin
hemorrhagic
Term
____ is used when rapid onset of anticoagulation is required
Definition
Heparin
Term
Small doses of heparin are used to prevent ____
Medium doses to prevent ______ of thrombus
Large doses to inhibit established ____________
Definition
thromboembolism
propagation
pulmonary embolus
Term
If prolonged anticoagulation is necessary, the initial heparin therapy is overlapped with and then replaced with oral anticoagulant, i.e., _____
Definition
warfarin
Term
Heparin Toxicity:
______: from inadvertent overdose or from undiagnosed disease site
______ at site of injection
______– with long term administration
Definition
Hemorrhage
Hematoma
Osteoporosis
Term
Less common side effects of heparin: (6)
Definition
platelet aggregation
thrombocytopenia (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or HIT) acute hypersensitivity
alopecia
osteoporosis
priapism
Term
Heparin Contraindications:
Any site of active or potential ____
Severe _____ or known vascular aneurysm
Recent ___, ____ or ____ surgery
Head trauma
_____ or regional anesthetic block
Tuberculosis, visceral carcinoma, GI ulcers
Definition
bleeding
hypertension
head, eye, or spinal cord
Lumbar puncture
Term
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT):
Most significant adverse effect of heparin after hemorrhage
Most common drug-induced thrombocytopenia
Look for drop in platelets <______
Two types
_____ – Type I
_____ – Type II (potentially serious)
Stop heparin in this case
Definition
100,000 (150,000 is the normal amount)
Nonimmune HIT
Immune mediated
Term
Monitoring Heparin Therapy:
aPTT tested prior to starting therapy
aPTT of ___-___ times control is the typical therapeutic goal
Definition
1.5 -2.0
Term
Treatment of Heparin Overdose:

____ administration

Give _________ b/c it binds to and inactivates heparin. It is _____ charged and heparin is ______charged. Must be given slowly IV

Infusion of _______ b/c it Has a lot of clotting factors
Definition
Stop

Protamine sulfate
positively
negatively

fresh-frozen plasma
Term
Overdose of heparin would have bleeding and a really ___ PTT reading
Definition
high
Term
Enoxaparin is what type of drug?
Definition
LMWH
Term
Dalteparin is what type of drug?
Definition
LMWH
Term
Ardeparin is what type of drug?
Definition
LMWH
Term
Danaparoid is what type of drug?
Definition
LMWH
Term
LMW Heparin drugs are ____, ____ pieces of regular heparin
Definition
Smaller
active
Term
LMW Heparins have Greater ____ activity, less ____ activity
Definition
anti-Xa
anti-platelet
Term
LMW Heparins are Used for prophylaxis of ___ associated with hip, knee, and abdominal surgery. Route of administration is __________.
Definition
DVT
S.C. injection
Term
LMW Heparins have ____ duration, simpler kinetics, ___ not usually required
Definition
Longer
clotting tests
Term
Ardeparin is FDA approved for:
Definition
hip replacement
Term
Dalteparin is FDA approved for:
Definition
general surgery
hip replacement
Term
Enoxaparin is FDA approved for:
Definition
DVT-OPT
Tx DVT/PE
general surgery
hip replacement
knee replacement
Term
Tinzaparin is FDA approved for:
Definition
Tx DVT/PE
general surgery
Term
Monitoring of LMWH is ____ in majority of patients
May be useful in specific instances:
____ insufficiency (_____ >2.0 mg/dl)
____ patients with altered drug ___
major _____ risk factors
____ is not useful due to low _____ activity
Definition
Unnecessary
renal
creatinine
obese
pK
bleeding
aPTT
anti-IIa
Term
LMWH have Decreased “_______ resistance”
Definition
heparin
Term
LMWH have No need for ________
when given on a weight-adjusted basis, the LMWH anticoagulant response is ____ & ______
Definition
laboratory monitoring
predictable and reproducible
Term
LMWH have ____ bioavailability - ___% vs. __%
Definition
Higher
90% vs 30%
Term
LMWH have ____ plasma half-life
__-__hr vs. ___-___ hour
renal (slower) vs hepatic clearance
Definition
Longer
4 to 6 hours vs 0.5 to 1
Term
LMWH do not need to given ___ – so can be outpatient. It comes in premeasured syringe = expensive
Definition
IV
Term
LMWH have Less inhibition of ____ function = potentially less bleeding risk, but not shown in clinical use
Definition
platelet
Term
LMWH have Lower incidence of ____ and ___ (HIT syndrome) = less interaction with platelet factor __ and fewer ___-dependent IgG antibodies
Definition
thrombocytopenia
thrombosis
4
heparin
Term
Warfarin = _______®
Definition
Coumadin
Term
Warfarin Mechanism:
inhibits vitamin __ epoxide reductase
inhibits vitamin __-dependent post-translation modification of clotting factors: thrombin, VII, IX, X, Protein C and S
without addition of the gamma carboxyglutamic acid residue the clotting factors cannot bind ___ and are ____
Definition
K
K
Ca++
inactive
Term
Vitamin __ can be used to treat warfarin overdose
Definition
K
Term
The Vitamin K dependent clotting factors are carboxylated in a reaction that is linked to the oxidation of the reduced form of the vitamin . The ____ forms of these clotting factors are inactive because they cannot bind ____. When Vitamin K is deficient, non-carboxylated ____ is secreted and this protein is non functional. Carboxylation of terminal glutamic acid side chains (known as the Glu to Gla conversion) allows the clotting factors to bind calcium which in turn bridges the clotting factors to phospholipid surfaces, a necessary requirement for their activity.
Definition
non carboxylated
calcium
prothrombin
Term
Warfarin Onset: considerably delayed (__-__ hours)
delay in onset is due to long t1/2 of warfarin and the fact that pre-existing clotting factors are ___ cleared from the blood (t1/2 for VII = 6 hours)
Definition
36 - 72
slowly
Term
Warfarin Duration: prolonged. Assume __-__ days to see steady state
proportional to the elimination t1/2 (__-__ hours)
Definition
4-5
25-60
Term
Warfarin Distribution:
____ & ___ absorption
highly ___-soluble
___% bound to plasma albumin
Definition
rapid and complete
fat
99%
Term
Warfarin Termination: delayed (___-___ days)
___ & _____ metabolism
long elimination t1/2
new, active clotting factor must be ____
Definition
2 -5
liver and kidney
synthesized
Term
_____ (antibiotic) have a big interaction w/ warfarin. Why?
Definition
Fluoroquinolones

b/c need to synthesize new VK that comes from enteric bacteria -> Antibiotics will kill bacteria that make VK so may mess up INR
Term
Warfarin Toxicities:
*_______
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Definition
Hemorrhage
Term
Warfarin Contraindications:
*_____ patients: congenital abnormalities
_______ patient
any recent bleeding
recent eye, brain, or spinal cord surgery; head injury
severe ____ or known vascular ___
Definition
pregnant
unreliable
hypertension
aneurysm
Term
What anticoagulant is particularly contraindicated in the 1st trimester of prengnacy?
Definition
warfarin
Term

Warfarin: Indications

Overlap with ___ therapy to avoid long delay in onset of action

_______

_______

_______

     - Left atrial appendage-> get blood stasis if it is  

       just quivering

       So if heart suddenly develps normal rhythm, we

       squeeze out that clot

_____ heart disease

_____

Definition
heparin
Deep venous thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Atrial fibrillation
Rheumatic
Mechanical heart valves
Term
Warfarin is only given ___
Definition
orally
Term
Warfarin: Initial doses followed by ____ doses -> adjust according to ____
Definition
maintenance
PT time (INR)
Term
Determine PT time (INR) prior to starting warfarin therapy, daily until response ____, weekly until ____ dose established
Definition
stabilized
maintenance
Term
Warfarin is often administered concurrently with ___ until target ____ is achieved and then patient is maintained on warfarin.
Definition
heparin
INR
Term
Warfarin: Current Indications/Intensity

List the indications (7) for INR Range 2-3 and Target 2.5
Definition
Prophylaxis of venous thrombosis (high-risk surgery)
Treatment of venous thrombosis
Treatment of PE
Prevention of systemic embolism
AMI (to prevent systemic embolism)
Valvular heart disease
Atrial fibrillation
Term
Warfarin: Current Indications/Intensity

List the indications (3) for INR Range 2.5-3.5 and Target 3
Definition
Mechanical valves (high risk)
Certain patients with thrombosis
and antiphospholipid syndrome
Term
Do need to be on warfarin w/ ______ valves but not with ____ valves.
Definition
mechanical
prostetic (bovine or porcine)
Term
Individual patient variatibility of response is very high with _____ due to differences in absorption, elimination, liver function, and drug-drug interactions.
Definition
warfarin
Term
Noncompliant and unreliable patients are not good candidates for ____ therapy
Definition
warfarin
Term
____ is a classic example for many types of drug-drug interaction
Definition
Warfarin
Term
Warfarin: Drug-drug Interactions
Inhibition or acceleration of warfarin ____
______ from plasma protein binding sites
Interference with _____
Interference with ______
Definition
metabolism
Displacement
mechanism of action
absorption
Term
Antibiotic interaction with warfarin:
Four mechanisms
(1) ______ of warfarin protein binding
(2) Reduction in ____(CYP 1&2) The vitamin-K dependent clotting factors include factors II, VI, IX, and X.
(3) Alteration _____ that produce menadiones (Vit K-related substances) This effect may be more significant if the patient has relatively poor nutritional habits and may be mildly-moderately deficient in vitamin K already.
(4) Warfarin also interferes with production of ___ & ____, which are the body's natural anticoagulants.
Definition
Displacement
hepatic metabolism
in GI bacterial flora
Protein C and Protein S
Term
Clotting factors normally undergo an ezymatic ___ to be converted into their activated forms. _____ inhibits this reaction, and the reduction in amount and activity of these factors results in the anticoagulant response.
Definition
carboxylation
Warfarin
Term
Antibiotics that interact with warfarin (5)
Definition
macrolides - especially erythromycin
quinolones: ciprofloxacin
metronidazole
sulfas (TMP-SMZ)
azoles: fluconazole, ketoconazole -> Has to do w/ CP450
Term
Recommendation:
There is no need to make immediate adjustment in the warfarin dosage just because a patient is on an antibiotic.
If you know a patient on warfarin is being placed on an antibiotic you should check an INR be obtained prior to starting antibiotics
Check the INR more frequently during antibiotic therapy.
Definition
Term
Warfarin Relative Contraindications: Situations where the risk of hemorrhage is greater than the potential clinical benefits of therapy:
Uncontrolled _____ abuse
Unsupervised ____
Increased risk of falls – ex. _____, _______
Definition
alcohol/drug
dementia/psychosis
elderly, movement disorders
Term
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT or PTT) = ____ + ____ + "______”+ ____
Definition
Plasma
Ca++ ion
partial thromboplastin
charged surface (aluminum silicate)
Term
The aPTT measures the activity of the ____ coagulation pathway
Definition
intrinsic
Term
Normal aPTT = __-__ sec Compare sample to “____”
Definition
35-45
control
Term
The aPTT is used to monitor ___ anticoagulant therapy.
Definition
heparin
Term
Platelet Count Test
(Normal Values = ______-______ per microliter)
Definition
150,000-400,000
Term
platelet count test
Thrombocytopenia = low platelets (<_____/ ml, severe < _____/ml)
Definition
100,000
50,000
Term
Bleeding Time (not often used!)
Spring-loaded device makes incisions on volar surface of the forearm with pressure cuff at 40 mm Hg
excess blood is blotted away every 30 sec.
Normal = ___ min (2-9 min)
Measures adequacy of platelet plugs
Highly variable results
Definition
7
Term
Prothrombin Time (PT):
_____ + ____ + "____"
Normal = ____-____ seconds
Warfarin anticoagulant therapy leads to inactivation of several clotting factors (especially VII, X, and thrombin) and prolongs the clotting time in the PT test.
Normalize results with the ____
Definition
Plasma
Ca++
thromboplastin
10 to 14
INR
Term
INR: International Normalization Ratio
Used to standardize ___ times between different batches of thromboplastin and between different laboratories
Definition
PT
Term
Factors that can Influence INR:
Drug Interactions
Diet
Alteration of intestinal flora (increase INR)
Fever (increase INR)
Hepatic failure (increase INR)
Thyroid function (hypothyroidism decreases INR, hyper increase INR)
Stress (increase INR)
Smoking (may decrease INR)
Noncompliance (increase or decrease INR)
Definition
Term
Alteration of intestinal flora (____ INR)
Definition
increase
Term
Fever (____INR)
Definition
increase
Term
Hepatic failure (____INR)
Definition
increase
Term
Thyroid function (hypothyroidism ___ INR, hyper ___INR)
Definition
decreases
increase
Term
Smoking (may ____ INR)
Definition
decrease
Term
Noncompliance (___ INR)
Definition
increase or decrease
Term
Stress (____ INR)
Definition
increase
Term
Drug Interactions: Increased INR:
*know the ones w/ stars
Definition

Thyroid products

Metronidazole

Fluconazole/azole antifungals

Alcohol* (high doses)

Amiodarone*

Any abx has potential

Statins

Omeprazole - PPIs

Phenytoin

Gemfibrozil

Fluoroquinolones*

Cimetidine

Term
Drug Interactions: No INR Effect
*know the ones w/ stars
Definition

lAspirin
lClopidogrel
lCOX 2 inhibitors
lGlycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonists
lNSAIDs*
lTiclopidine
lSmall doses of alcohol
Term
Thrombolytic Therapy Objective: dissolve ____ blood clots by injecting a fibrinolytic enzyme or an activator of endogenous fibrinolysis without causing uncontrolled ___.
Definition
pathological
bleeding
Term
Thrombolytic Therapy Indications: (5)
Definition
Acute myocardial infarction
Pulmonary embolism
Deep venous thrombosis
Ischemic stroke (special circumstances only)
CAT scan, MRI first


"Have a bout a 3 hour window after the event to get these in the pt and for them to work in pt"
Term
rtPA is what type of drug?
Definition
Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
Term
Alteplase is what type of drug?
Definition
Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
Term
Activase is what type of drug?
Definition
Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
Term
Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rtPA, Alteplase, Activase)
tPA produced by genetic engineering
t1/2 = ___ min
IV ____ followed by IV ____
adverse effects: serious ____
expensive
advantages over less expensive streptokinase difficult to demonstrate
Definition
3
bolus
infusion
hemorrhage
Term
____ A shorter, genetically engineered form of r-TPA
Diffuses more freely into clot than alteplase
Shorter half-life than alteplase
Definition
Reteplase
Term
Streptokinase is a nonenzymatic activator of ____ extracted from hemolytic streptococci
a loading dose of streptokinase used to saturate pre-existing ____
serious _____ is a potential side effect
Definition
plasminogen
antibodies
hemorrhage
Term
Don’t use any clot buster after ____, if pt has ___, and in pts that have potential to ___
Definition
major surgery
HTN
bleed
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