Anticoagulants Classification Quiz
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What is the first clotting factor to decline in the presence of anticoagulants according to the text?

  • Factor II
  • Protein C (correct)
  • Factor VII
  • Factor IX
  • Which enzyme is required for the regeneration of hydroquinone form of vitamin K in the clotting process?

  • Vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR) (correct)
  • Thrombin
  • Cytochrome P450
  • Vitamin K carboxylase
  • Which CYP enzyme metabolizes S-warfarin, the more active isomer of warfarin?

  • CYP3A4
  • CYP1A2
  • CYP2C9 (correct)
  • CYP2D6
  • What is the main mechanism of action of oral anticoagulants like warfarin and phenindione?

    <p>Inhibiting the activation of vitamin K dependent clotting factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major clinical consequence of phenindione usage among patients?

    <p>Orange coloured urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has the longest half-life among the clotting factors discussed in the text?

    <p>Factor II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is considered a better option for monitoring the effect of oral anticoagulants according to the text?

    <p>International normalized ratio (INR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific antidote mentioned for warfarin overdose in the text?

    <p>Vitamin K1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific clotting factors are affected by oral anticoagulants like warfarin and dicumarol?

    <p>Clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is warfarin contra-indicated during pregnancy according to the text?

    <p>It causes fetal warfarin syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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