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What is the mechanism of action of VKA Warfarin?
What is the mechanism of action of VKA Warfarin?
- Inhibit active vitamin K and dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X and proteins C&S (correct)
- Inhibit platelet aggregation
- Inhibit P2Y12 receptors on platelets to prevent aggregation
- Activate fibrin to reinforce clot formation
What is the primary indication for the use of IIB/IIIA Inhibitors (eptifibatide; tirofiban)?
What is the primary indication for the use of IIB/IIIA Inhibitors (eptifibatide; tirofiban)?
- Prophylaxis for ischemic stroke
- Treatment of deep vein thrombosis
- PCI in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (correct)
- Prevention of myocardial infarction
What is the main side effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor)?
What is the main side effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor)?
- Thrombocytopenia
- Gastrointestinal bleeding (correct)
- Increased risk of ischemic stroke
- Rash and dyspnea
What is the reason for holding ASA for 7 days before a procedure?
What is the reason for holding ASA for 7 days before a procedure?
Which class of medications manipulates fibrin activation in the hemostasis process?
Which class of medications manipulates fibrin activation in the hemostasis process?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for VKA Warfarin therapy?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for VKA Warfarin therapy?
What is the main mechanism of action of Fibrinolytics?
What is the main mechanism of action of Fibrinolytics?
Which medication is a direct Xa Inhibitor?
Which medication is a direct Xa Inhibitor?
What is the reversal agent for Dabigatran?
What is the reversal agent for Dabigatran?
What is the primary indication for the use of tPA (alteplase)?
What is the primary indication for the use of tPA (alteplase)?
What is the main mechanism of action of Heparin/LMWH (enoxaparin)?
What is the main mechanism of action of Heparin/LMWH (enoxaparin)?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for LMWH therapy?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for LMWH therapy?
Which medication is usually given if someone has Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) or is allergic to heparin?
Which medication is usually given if someone has Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) or is allergic to heparin?
What is the Black Box Warning associated with Direct Xa Inhibitors?
What is the Black Box Warning associated with Direct Xa Inhibitors?
What is the reversal agent for tPA (alteplase)?
What is the reversal agent for tPA (alteplase)?
Which medication irreversibly binds to platelets, necessitating a 7-day hold before a procedure?
Which medication irreversibly binds to platelets, necessitating a 7-day hold before a procedure?
What is the primary mechanism of action of IIB/IIIA Inhibitors (eptifibatide; tirofiban)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of IIB/IIIA Inhibitors (eptifibatide; tirofiban)?
What is the main indication for the use of Fibrinolytics?
What is the main indication for the use of Fibrinolytics?
Which medication class manipulates fibrin activation in the hemostasis process?
Which medication class manipulates fibrin activation in the hemostasis process?
What is the primary side effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor)?
What is the primary side effect of P2Y12 Inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor)?
What is the main mechanism of action of VKA Warfarin?
What is the main mechanism of action of VKA Warfarin?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for VKA Warfarin therapy?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for VKA Warfarin therapy?
What is the reversal agent for Heparin?
What is the reversal agent for Heparin?
Which medication is a Direct Thrombin Inhibitor?
Which medication is a Direct Thrombin Inhibitor?
What is the primary contraindication for Fibrinolytic Therapy?
What is the primary contraindication for Fibrinolytic Therapy?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for Direct Xa Inhibitors therapy?
What is the primary monitoring parameter for Direct Xa Inhibitors therapy?
Which medication is given prior to PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention)?
Which medication is given prior to PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention)?
What is the Black Box Warning associated with tPA (alteplase)?
What is the Black Box Warning associated with tPA (alteplase)?
What is the primary indication for the use of Direct Xa Inhibitors?
What is the primary indication for the use of Direct Xa Inhibitors?
What is the reversal agent for tPA (alteplase)?
What is the reversal agent for tPA (alteplase)?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of LMWH?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of LMWH?
What is the reversal agent for heparin?
What is the reversal agent for heparin?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Direct Xa Inhibitors?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Direct Xa Inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of Fibrinolytic Therapy (tPA)?
What is the mechanism of action of Fibrinolytic Therapy (tPA)?
Which monitoring parameter is specifically associated with LMWH?
Which monitoring parameter is specifically associated with LMWH?
What is the reversal agent for dabigatran?
What is the reversal agent for dabigatran?
Which of the following is an indication for the use of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors?
Which of the following is an indication for the use of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors?
What is the Black Box Warning associated with Direct Xa Inhibitors?
What is the Black Box Warning associated with Direct Xa Inhibitors?
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