12 Questions
Agents that interfere with the process of blood clot formation are called:
Anticoagulants
During the second stage of blood clot formation, what is formed?
Thrombin
Which of the following is a natural clot-dissolving enzyme in the blood?
Fibronolysin
Which of the following hemostatic agents promotes platelet aggregation leading to clotting?
Avitene
Drugs that promote clot formation are termed:
Coagulants
Which of the following hemostatic agents may be used dry or moist and is available in film, powder, and sponge forms?
Absorbable gelatin
What is the source of Avitene Microfibrillar collagen hemostat?
Bovine corium collagen
Which hemostatic agent creates a mechanical barrier to control bleeding?
Bone wax
Which agent is used to correct deficiencies in the natural clotting mechanism and may be administered preoperatively and intraoperatively?
Systemic coagulants
Which parenteral anticoagulant is used most often?
Heparin sodium
What is the onset of action for heparin?
5 minutes
Which drug is used to reverse the effect of heparin?
Protamine sulfate
Test your knowledge about Alteplase (Activase) and the process of blood clot formation. Learn about anticoagulants, thrombolytics, thrombosis, and the stages of blood clot formation.
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