Cardiovascular Disease and Thrombosis Quiz
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Which factor is responsible for the formation of a hemostatic plug that seals the vessel wall and prevents further blood loss?

  • Tissue plasminogen activator evaluation
  • Fibrinolysis facilitation
  • Platelet adherence (correct)
  • Activation of the coagulation cascade
  • What is responsible for enhancing platelet aggregation in the coagulation cascade?

  • Fibrin production
  • Factors V and VIII activation
  • Thrombin (correct)
  • Tissue plasminogen activator
  • Which condition is associated with venous stasis?

  • Pregnancy/postpartum
  • Excess of factor VIII or XI
  • Indwelling venous catheters
  • Heart failure (correct)
  • What is the FDA-approved use of Warfarin?

    <p>Prevention and treatment of VTE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism does Warfarin use to exert its anticoagulant effect?

    <p>Inhibiting production of clotting factors II, VII, IX, X, proteins C and S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for Warfarin therapy?

    <p>Pregnancy/postpartum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular materials compose a thrombus?

    <p>Red and white blood cells, platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common manifestation of clot formation in the venous circulation?

    <p>Pulmonary embolism (PE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does Unfractionated heparin (UFH) inhibit to prevent clot formation?

    <p>Factor IIa (thrombin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is a contraindication for the use of Unfractionated heparin (UFH)?

    <p>Severe thrombocytopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if major bleeding occurs during Unfractionated heparin (UFH) therapy?

    <p>Discontinue therapy immediately and start IV protamine sulfate infusion over 10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does heparin-induced inhibition of thrombin-induced activation of factor VIII result in?

    <p>Inhibition of further clot formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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