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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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the FDA-approved use of Warfarin?
Which mechanism does Warfarin use to exert its anticoagulant effect?
Which mechanism does Warfarin use to exert its anticoagulant effect?
What is a contraindication for Warfarin therapy?
What is a contraindication for Warfarin therapy?
Which cellular materials compose a thrombus?
Which cellular materials compose a thrombus?
What is the common manifestation of clot formation in the venous circulation?
What is the common manifestation of clot formation in the venous circulation?
Which factor does Unfractionated heparin (UFH) inhibit to prevent clot formation?
Which factor does Unfractionated heparin (UFH) inhibit to prevent clot formation?
What condition is a contraindication for the use of Unfractionated heparin (UFH)?
What condition is a contraindication for the use of Unfractionated heparin (UFH)?
What should be done if major bleeding occurs during Unfractionated heparin (UFH) therapy?
What should be done if major bleeding occurs during Unfractionated heparin (UFH) therapy?
What does heparin-induced inhibition of thrombin-induced activation of factor VIII result in?
What does heparin-induced inhibition of thrombin-induced activation of factor VIII result in?
