Hemostasis Modifiers and Coagulation Processes
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What is the effect of a diet low in vitamin K on the effectiveness of warfarin?

  • Increases warfarin effectiveness (correct)
  • Has no effect on warfarin effectiveness
  • Makes warfarin less effective but not significant
  • Decreases warfarin effectiveness

Which anticoagulant is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the risks it poses?

  • Dabigatran
  • Rivaroxaban
  • Warfarin (correct)
  • Apixaban

What should be done if a patient is experiencing excessive prothrombin time (PT)/International Normalized Ratio (INR) while on warfarin?

  • Administer vitamin K (correct)
  • Stop vitamin K administration
  • Increased vitamin K intake
  • Increase warfarin dosage

What is a significant advantage of Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) over warfarin?

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Which of the following options is an antidote for dabigatran?

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What is a key client education point for patients on warfarin regarding vitamin K intake?

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What common side effect can occur with the use of dabigatran?

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Which symptom indicates abnormal bleeding that requires immediate attention?

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Which antiplatelet drug is an irreversible ADP receptor blocker?

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What is the primary effect of antiplatelet drugs?

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Which drug acts as a GPIIb/IIIa antagonist and is irreversible?

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What is a common indication for thrombolytic agents?

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Which of the following is a contraindication for thrombolytic agents?

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What mechanism do thrombolytic agents primarily utilize?

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Which antifibrinolytic agent is known to inhibit fibrinolysis?

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What is a common adverse effect associated with thrombolytic agents?

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What benefit does the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel provide?

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Desmopressin is used in which of the following conditions?

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What is the primary function of anticoagulants in hemostasis?

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What is the mechanism of action for antiplatelet drugs?

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How do thrombolytic drugs function in hemostasis?

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What key factor distinguishes low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) from standard heparin?

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What is a common adverse effect associated with anticoagulant therapy?

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Which vitamin is antagonized by warfarin, affecting its anticoagulant properties?

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What is the expected effect on warfarin's effectiveness with increased vitamin K intake?

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What laboratory test is commonly used to monitor the effects of warfarin treatment?

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In which condition are anticoagulants typically indicated?

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Heparin's anticoagulant effects are monitored using which of the following?

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Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of anticoagulants?

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The final product of the coagulation cascade is:

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Which hemostasis modifier drug is specifically designed to promote blood coagulation?

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What kind of drug is fondaparinux?

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What effect does excessive vitamin K intake have on warfarin therapy?

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Which statement about DOACs compared to warfarin is true?

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Why is it important to maintain a constant intake of vitamin K while on warfarin?

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What is a common adverse effect shared by all anticoagulants?

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What is a key reason that warfarin is contraindicated in pregnancy?

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Which of the following symptoms indicates potential abnormal bleeding in a patient on anticoagulants?

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Which factor distinguishes Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) from other anticoagulants?

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What should patients do before taking any new drugs or supplements while on warfarin?

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What type of drug is clopidogrel?

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Which antiplatelet combination has the potential to increase bleeding risk?

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What is the primary purpose of antifibrinolytic agents?

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Which of the following is true regarding thrombolytic agents?

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What is a common adverse effect of thrombolytic agents?

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Which drug is an example of a reversible GPIIb/IIIa antagonist?

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Which condition is contraindicated for the use of antifibrinolytic agents?

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What is the main action of thrombolytic drugs in the body?

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What is the role of desmopressin in hemostasis?

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Which of the following drugs is known to block plasminogen activation?

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What is the primary role of thrombolytic drugs in hemostasis?

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Which factor does low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) primarily inhibit?

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What is the main action of hemostatic agents?

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Which characteristic is unique to warfarin compared to other anticoagulants?

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What does the term 'coagulation cascade' imply?

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What is the significance of protamine sulfate in anticoagulant therapy?

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What monitoring is required for patients taking indirect oral anticoagulants like warfarin?

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Why should subcutaneous (SC) doses of heparin be given in different sites?

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Which of the following factors could lead to a contraindication for anticoagulant therapy?

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What is the mechanism of action for vitamin K in the body?

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In which of the following cases would anticoagulants typically be indicated?

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What is a common adverse effect of using anticoagulants like heparin?

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What does it mean when a patient's INR is elevated above the therapeutic range?

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What effect does high vitamin K intake have on warfarin's effectiveness?

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Flashcards

Warfarin Effectiveness: Vitamin K

If a patient taking warfarin has a low vitamin K intake, their blood's ability to clot will increase, making warfarin less effective. This is because vitamin K is a cofactor for clotting factors, and warfarin inhibits vitamin K's action.

Warfarin Excess: Vitamin K Treatment

If a patient taking warfarin has an excessive dose, vitamin K can be administered to reverse the effects. Vitamin K will help the body produce clotting factors, counteracting warfarin's blood thinning effect.

Warfarin During Pregnancy

Warfarin is contraindicated during pregnancy due to risks of fetal bleeding, developmental abnormalities, and miscarriage. Low molecular weight heparin is a safer alternative for anticoagulation during pregnancy.

Warfarin: Maintaining Vitamin K Intake

Clients taking warfarin need to maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K. Leafy green vegetables and tomatoes are good sources. This ensures stable blood thinning levels.

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DOACs vs. Warfarin: What are the advantages?

Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) offer several advantages over warfarin: faster onset and offset of action, fixed doses, no blood monitoring required, fewer drug interactions, no dietary restrictions, and a lower risk of bleeding.

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Dabigatran: Direct Thrombin Inhibitor

Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor, meaning it directly blocks the action of thrombin, an enzyme essential for blood clotting. It is administered orally.

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Antiplatelet Agents: Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)

Aspirin, at low doses, is an antiplatelet agent. It prevents platelet activation by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase pathway (COX), thereby reducing the production of thromboxane A2, a substance that promotes platelet aggregation.

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Anticoagulants: Adverse Effects

All anticoagulants, including warfarin and DOACs, carry the risk of increased bleeding, ranging from mild to life-threatening.

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Irreversible COX inhibitor in platelets

A drug that permanently blocks cyclooxygenase (COX) in platelets, preventing the production of thromboxane A2 (TXA2), a potent platelet aggregator.

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ADP receptor blocker

A drug that inhibits the action of adenosine diphosphate (ADP), a key activator of platelet aggregation.

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Antiplatelet drugs - what's their aim?

These drugs prevent platelets from activating and clumping together, reducing the risk of blood clots forming.

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Aspirin + Clopidogrel: Good or Bad?

This combination has strong antiplatelet effects, but increases the risk of bleeding.

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GPIIb/IIIa receptor - what does it do?

This receptor on platelets is crucial for fibrinogen binding, which is essential for platelet clumping and clot formation.

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Thrombolytic drugs: What's their purpose?

These drugs break down pre-existing blood clots by activating the body's natural clot-dissolving system.

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tPA - what does it do?

Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a drug that activates plasminogen, converting it to plasmin, which breaks down fibrin clots.

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Bleeding - a potential side effect of Thrombolytics

Thrombolytic drugs can cause bleeding because they activate the body's natural clot-dissolving system, but they also can break down clots where they are needed.

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Antifibrinolytic drugs - What's their role?

These drugs prevent the breakdown of existing clots by inhibiting the activation of plasmin, which dissolves fibrin clots.

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Aminocaproic acid or TXA: What are they used for?

These drugs are used to prevent excessive bleeding, especially during surgeries or as an antidote for thrombolytic drugs.

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What is hemostasis?

The process of stopping bleeding after a blood vessel injury, involving platelet plug formation and fibrin production.

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What is platelet aggregation?

The process where platelets clump together to form a plug, sealing off the damaged blood vessel.

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What is a blood clot?

A mesh-like structure formed from fibrin, trapping red blood cells and platelets to stop the bleeding.

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What are hemostasis modifier agents?

Drugs that influence the blood clotting process, either speeding it up or slowing it down.

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What are anticoagulants?

Drugs that prevent blood clots from forming, often called 'blood thinners'.

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What are antiplatelet drugs?

Drugs that stop platelets from sticking together, preventing the formation of platelet plugs.

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What are thrombolytic drugs?

Drugs that dissolve pre-existing blood clots that have already formed.

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What are hemostatic agents?

Drugs that promote blood clotting, helping to stop bleeding more quickly.

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What is the clotting cascade?

A series of reactions involving multiple plasma proteins (clotting factors) that ultimately leads to fibrin formation.

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What is the role of fibrin in the clotting cascade?

Fibrin is the final product of the clotting cascade, creating a mesh-like structure that traps blood cells to form a stable clot.

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What are the two pathways involved in the clotting cascade?

The intrinsic and extrinsic pathways, both leading to the formation of fibrin.

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What are the main uses for anticoagulants?

To prevent clot formation (thrombus) and emboli (dislodged clot), reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other blood clots.

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What is heparin?

An anticoagulant that indirectly inhibits the activity of multiple clotting factors, including thrombin.

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How is heparin monitored?

By measuring the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), which assesses the intrinsic pathway.

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What are some common adverse effects of heparin?

Bleeding risk, most commonly seen as gum bleeding, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, and blood in the stool.

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Warfarin's Effectiveness & Vitamin K

Warfarin's effectiveness decreases when too little vitamin K is consumed because vitamin K is essential for making clotting factors. Warfarin blocks vitamin K, so less vitamin K means less of warfarin's effect.

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Warfarin Overdose: What to do?

If a warfarin overdose occurs, giving vitamin K can help reverse the effects by allowing the body to make more clotting factors, which warfarin inhibits.

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Why is warfarin contraindicated in pregnancy?

Warfarin is dangerous for pregnant women as it can cross the placenta and harm the fetus, causing bleeding, birth defects, and miscarriage.

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DOACs vs. Warfarin: What's the big difference?

DOACs (direct-acting oral anticoagulants) have numerous advantages over warfarin, such as faster action, fixed doses, no need for blood tests, fewer drug interactions, and lower bleeding risk.

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Dabigatran: What does it do?

Dabigatran is a drug that directly blocks thrombin, a key enzyme in blood clotting, making it a powerful anticoagulant.

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DOACs: What are the potential side effects?

All DOACs can cause increased bleeding, ranging from mild to severe, so it's crucial to be aware of potential signs like unusual bruising, nosebleeds, and bloody stools.

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Aspirin's Effect on Platelets

Aspirin is an antiplatelet drug that prevents platelet activation by blocking cyclooxygenase (COX), which is an enzyme that produces thromboxane A2, a substance that makes platelets stick together.

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Anticoagulants: Key Client Education

Clients taking anticoagulants need to be aware of signs of abnormal bleeding, such as bleeding gums, nosebleeds, bruising, and heavy periods. These signs can indicate excessive bleeding and require medical attention.

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Irreversible COX Inhibitor

A drug that permanently blocks cyclooxygenase (COX) in platelets, preventing the production of thromboxane A2 (TXA2), a substance that promotes platelet aggregation.

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Antiplatelet Drugs: Goal

These drugs aim to prevent platelets from activating and clumping together, reducing the risk of blood clots forming.

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Aspirin + Clopidogrel

This combination has strong antiplatelet effects, but increases the risk of bleeding.

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GPIIb/IIIa Receptor

This receptor on platelets is crucial for fibrinogen binding, which is essential for platelet clumping and clot formation.

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Thrombolytic Drugs: Purpose

These drugs break down pre-existing blood clots by activating the body's natural clot-dissolving system.

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tPA: How it Works

Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a drug that activates plasminogen, converting it to plasmin, which breaks down fibrin clots.

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Bleeding Risk: Thrombolytics

Thrombolytic drugs can cause bleeding because they activate the body's natural clot-dissolving system, but this can also break down clots where they are needed.

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Antifibrinolytic Drugs: Role

These drugs prevent the breakdown of existing clots by inhibiting the activation of plasmin, which dissolves fibrin clots.

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Aminocaproic Acid or TXA: Uses

These drugs are used to prevent excessive bleeding, especially during surgeries or as an antidote for thrombolytic drugs.

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Hemostasis

The process that stops bleeding after a blood vessel injury. Involves forming a platelet plug and producing fibrin.

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Platelet Plug

A temporary seal formed by platelets sticking together at the site of injury, slowing down bleeding.

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Fibrin

A protein that forms a mesh-like structure, trapping blood cells to create a strong and stable clot.

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Clotting Cascade

A series of reactions involving many clotting factors in the blood, leading to fibrin formation.

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Anticoagulants

Drugs that slow down blood clotting. Often called 'blood thinners'.

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Antiplatelet drugs

Drugs that prevent platelets from sticking together, preventing the formation of platelet plugs.

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Thrombolytic drugs

Drugs that dissolve existing blood clots that have already formed.

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Heparin

An anticoagulant that works indirectly, stopping multiple clotting factors, including thrombin.

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LMWH

Low molecular weight heparin. A smaller version of heparin that is more predictable and doesn't need as much monitoring.

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Warfarin

An oral anticoagulant that 'blocks' vitamin K, which is needed to make clotting factors.

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aPTT

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time. A lab test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot, assessing the intrinsic pathway.

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PT/INR

Prothrombin Time / International Normalized Ratio. Lab tests that measure the extrinsic pathway, used to monitor warfarin.

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Thrombosis

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.

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Embolism

A blood clot that has moved from its original location and is now traveling in the bloodstream.

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Adverse Effects of Anticoagulants

The most common side effect is bleeding, which can range from minor to life-threatening.

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Study Notes

Hemostasis Modifiers

  • Hemostasis is the process that stops bleeding after injury to a blood vessel. It involves two main steps: platelet plug formation and fibrin production.
  • The clotting cascade is a complex process involving many plasma proteins (clotting factors).
  • Drugs that modify hemostasis include anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, thrombolytics, and hemostatic agents.
  • Hemostasis halts bleeding after injury to a blood vessel, first by forming a platelet plug, and then by the end result of the coagulation cascade culminating in fibrin production.

Objectives

  • Review the role of plasma proteins in the coagulation pathway.
  • Review the role of platelets in clot formation.
  • Identify drugs used to reduce coagulation and their mechanisms of action.
  • Understand how drugs affect platelet activation and aggregation.
  • Describe the actions of antifibrinolytic agents (promoting clot retention).
  • Understand how thrombolytic agents work.

Hemostasis

  • Hemostasis halts bleeding after injury to a blood vessel.
  • The formation of a platelet plug is the first step of hemostasis.
  • The end result of the clotting cascade involves fibrin production.

Platelet Aggregation

  • Platelets clump together (aggregate) at the site of injury to form a plug.

Blood Clot

  • A blood clot is a network of fibrin threads that trap blood cells, thus stopping bleeding.

Hemostasis Modifier Agents

  • Anticoagulants inhibit clotting factor action or formation to prevent clots from forming.
  • Antiplatelet drugs inhibit platelet aggregation, preventing platelet plugs from forming.
  • Thrombolytics break down existing clots and reestablish blood flow.
  • Hemostatic agents promote blood coagulation.

Anticoagulants

  • Prevent clot formation.
  • Examples include Heparin, LMWHs, Warfarin, and DOACs (direct factor Xa and thrombin inhibitors).
  • Anticoagulants are used prophylactically to prevent clot formation (thrombus) and emboli (dislodged clots).
  • Anticoagulants do NOT lyse existing clots.

Anticoagulants: Indications

  • Prevent clot formation in situations like myocardial infarction, unstable angina, atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with major surgeries, indwelling devices (e.g., mechanical heart valves), and pulmonary embolism.

Anticoagulants: Types

  • Heparin and LMWHs are parenteral (injected) and effective within minutes.
  • Warfarin is oral and takes several days to reach full effect.
  • DOACs (oral) have a rapid onset to offset and do not require frequent lab monitoring like warfarin.

Anticoagulants: Contraindications

  • Known drug allergy
  • Acute bleeding process
  • Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

Anticoagulants: Adverse Effects

  • Increased bleeding risk (e.g., bleeding gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, anemia, and tarry stools).

Heparin and LMWHs

  • Mechanism: Indirectly inhibit several factors involved in the clotting cascade (e.g., thrombin, Factor Xa).
  • Administration: IV or subcutaneous (SC) injections.
  • Monitoring: Frequent monitoring of activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is needed.
  • Half-life: Short half-life (1-2 hours), requiring frequent dosing.
  • Adverse effects: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a possible adverse effect.

LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin)

  • More predictable anticoagulant response.
  • Less frequent lab monitoring needed.
  • Often given at home via SC every 12 hours.
  • Specific examples: enoxaparin, tinzaparin, and dalteparin.
  • Less likely to cause thrombocytopenia than heparin.

Other Anticoagulants

  • Danaparoid: Structurally distinct from heparin; used as an alternative to heparin in patients with HIT.
  • Fondaparinux: A synthetic anticoagulant; given SC.

Client Implications: Heparin

  • Doses are often double-checked.
  • SC injections are given into areas of deep subcutaneous fat (usually the abdomen) to avoid intramuscular (IM) injection.
  • Rotate injection sites.
  • Protamine sulfate is the antidote to heparin.

Client Implications: LMWHs

  • Given SC into the abdomen.
  • Rotate injection sites.
  • Protamine sulfate is the antidote for LMWHs.

Oral Anticoagulants: Warfarin (Coumadin)

  • Mechanism: Vitamin K antagonist.
  • Route: Oral only.
  • Monitoring: Monitored by prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR).
  • Dietary Considerations: Consistent intake of vitamin K is important. Diet can markedly influence warfarin effectiveness.
  • Duration: Variable time to reach maximum effect (3-5 days)

Warfarin

  • Vitamin K is critical for the synthesis of several clotting factors.
  • Warfarin inhibits the function of vitamin K, thus reducing clotting factor activity.
  • Monitoring is done by PT and INR.
  • The target therapeutic INR range depends on the individual patient and the reason for anticoagulation.

Oral Anticoagulants: Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)

  • Rivaroxaban, apixaban, betrixaban, edoxaban are examples.
  • Rapid onset and offset.
  • Less frequent lab tests are needed.
  • Lower risk of adverse bleeding effects.

Direct Thrombin Inhibitors: Dabigatran

  • Dabigatran directly inhibits thrombin and is administered orally.
  • GI disturbances are a possible adverse effect.

Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors

  • Rivaroxaban, apixaban, betrixaban, edoxaban directly inhibit factor Xa and are administered orally.

Anticoagulants: DOACs

  • Antidotes are available for some DOACs.
  • Annual renal function testing is necessary for patients on DOACs.
  • Some DOACs require periodic renal function tests.

Anticoagulants: Adverse effects (reminder)

  • All anticoagulants increase bleeding risk.
  • Anticoagulants have an increased risk of bleeding.

Client Education: Anticoagulants

  • Regular lab testing is necessary when on anticoagulants. Clients need to be aware of symptoms of excessive bleeding.

Thrombolytic Agents

  • Drugs that break down pre-formed clots (e.g., Alteplase, tenecteplase, reteplase).
  • Mechanism: Activate the fibrinolytic system, converting plasminogen to plasmin which digests fibrin.
  • Indications: Acute myocardial infarction (MI), arterial thrombolysis, DVT, occlusion of shunts/catheters, pulmonary embolism.
  • Contraindications: Allergy to the drug, concurrent use of other anticoagulants.
  • Thrombolytic agents should only be used for acute situations and not for maintenance of prophylaxis.

Thrombolytics: Adverse Effects

  • Bleeding (internal and external).
  • Nausea, vomiting, hypotension, anaphylactoid reactions.
  • Dysrhythmias.

Antifibrinolytic Agents

  • Agents that prevent the breakdown of fibrin in existing clots.
  • Examples include aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid (inhibit plasminogen activation), and desmopressin (increasing clotting factor 8).
  • Indications: Excessive bleeding (e.g., surgical complications, hyperfibrinolysis).
  • Contraindications: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
  • Adverse Effects (uncommon): Thrombotic events.

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