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What is the most commonly used drug in a patient with chronic atrial fibrillation to prevent thromboembolism?
What is the most commonly used drug in a patient with chronic atrial fibrillation to prevent thromboembolism?
- Oral direct thrombin inhibitors
- Heparin
- Aspirin
- Warfarin (correct)
Which drug is recommended for unstable angina?
Which drug is recommended for unstable angina?
- Heparin (correct)
- Warfarin
- Antiplatelet drugs
- Oral inhibitors of factor Xa
In which condition are anticoagulants contraindicated due to an increased risk of bleeding?
In which condition are anticoagulants contraindicated due to an increased risk of bleeding?
- Arterial circulation disorders
- Venous thrombosis
- Peptic ulcers (correct)
- Oral direct thrombin inhibitors
Which type of drugs are effective in arterial circulation where anticoagulants have little effect?
Which type of drugs are effective in arterial circulation where anticoagulants have little effect?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) Inhibitors like Aspirin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) Inhibitors like Aspirin?
What is a common contraindication for anticoagulant use?
What is a common contraindication for anticoagulant use?
What is a contraindication for the use of heparin and LMWH?
What is a contraindication for the use of heparin and LMWH?
Which factor does Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWH) interfere with primarily?
Which factor does Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWH) interfere with primarily?
Which factor enhances the effect of warfarin?
Which factor enhances the effect of warfarin?
Which drug is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor?
Which drug is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor?
Which factor is inhibited by oral inhibitors of factor Xa?
Which factor is inhibited by oral inhibitors of factor Xa?
What is a potential benefit of using LMWH compared to Heparin?
What is a potential benefit of using LMWH compared to Heparin?
Which medication is commonly used for the prophylaxis of DVT and Pulmonary embolism?
Which medication is commonly used for the prophylaxis of DVT and Pulmonary embolism?
In which condition is the use of warfarin contraindicated?
In which condition is the use of warfarin contraindicated?
What is a contraindication for warfarin therapy?
What is a contraindication for warfarin therapy?
What are anticoagulants mainly used for?
What are anticoagulants mainly used for?
Which drug reduces the effect of warfarin?
Which drug reduces the effect of warfarin?
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