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Blood test used to test for heparin?
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PTT
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Antidote for heparin?
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Protamine sulfate
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Bloot test used to test for coumadin?
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-PT
-INR |
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Antidote for coumadin?
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Vitamin K
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Normal lab value for platelets?
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125,000-250,000
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What anticoagulant is found in leeches?
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lepirudin(Refludan)
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What factors of coagulation do we focus on the most?
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-Fibrinogen -> fibrin
-Prothromnin -> thrombin -Thromboplastin converts prothrombin to thrombin |
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Where should we maintain the PTT within?
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1.5-2 x control value (25-35 sec)
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What is the main advantage of Lovenox therapy?
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-You do not have to monitor the pt closely
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What should the PT and INR levels be held between?
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-PT=1.5 x control -> 18 sec
INR -> 2-3 |
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What is a D-Dimer test used for?
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-Rule out, diagnose, and monitor conditions that cause hypercoagulability
-(+) result=inc. fibrin degradation |
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When is aspirin indicated to be used for?
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-long term prev. of MI/storke
-prosthetic heart valve -initial treatment of MI |
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What drugs are used to dissolve thrombus's?
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-altapase
-TNKase -streptokinase |
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What is the antidote for OD of thrombolytic agents?
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-Amicar
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What herb is used for menopause, cramps, prevents osteoarthritis and contains coumadin?
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Red clover
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