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Which anticoagulant acts more on factor X, is given subcutaneously, and has a longer duration of action?
Which anticoagulant acts more on factor X, is given subcutaneously, and has a longer duration of action?
- Heparin
- LMWH (correct)
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
What is the characteristic of LMWH that makes it less likely to induce immune reactions compared to heparin?
What is the characteristic of LMWH that makes it less likely to induce immune reactions compared to heparin?
- Subcutaneous administration (correct)
- Longer half-life
- Oral administration
- IV administration
Which group of anticoagulants are specifically recommended in the treatment of thrombosis, especially due to immune heparin reactions?
Which group of anticoagulants are specifically recommended in the treatment of thrombosis, especially due to immune heparin reactions?
- NOACs
- Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (correct)
- Factor X Inhibitors
- LMWH
How do Factor X Inhibitors suppress thrombin formation?
How do Factor X Inhibitors suppress thrombin formation?
In which form are the Factor X Inhibitors typically administered during interventions?
In which form are the Factor X Inhibitors typically administered during interventions?
What is a common feature of NOACs?
What is a common feature of NOACs?
What is the mechanism of action of Factor X inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of Factor X inhibitors?
Which type of anticoagulant is Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)?
Which type of anticoagulant is Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)?
What is the key characteristic of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors?
What is the key characteristic of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors?
Which anticoagulant has the advantage of being rapid and short-acting?
Which anticoagulant has the advantage of being rapid and short-acting?
What distinguishes Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) from Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)?
What distinguishes Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) from Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)?
Which category of anticoagulants includes drugs variably binding and activating antithrombin III?
Which category of anticoagulants includes drugs variably binding and activating antithrombin III?
Which of the following is a key mechanism of action of warfarin?
Which of the following is a key mechanism of action of warfarin?
What is the key advantage of the newly introduced oral anticoagulants (NOACs) compared to warfarin?
What is the key advantage of the newly introduced oral anticoagulants (NOACs) compared to warfarin?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs)?
What is the primary purpose of thrombolytics?
What is the primary purpose of thrombolytics?
Which of the following anticoagulants is not recommended for use during pregnancy?
Which of the following anticoagulants is not recommended for use during pregnancy?
