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What is the technical term for a blood clot?
What is the technical term for a blood clot?
- Fibrinolysis
- Hemostasis
- Embolus
- Thrombus (correct)
Which process initiates the breakdown of clots to balance the clotting process?
Which process initiates the breakdown of clots to balance the clotting process?
- Fibrin
- Plasminogen
- Fibrinolysis (correct)
- Hemostasis
What is the term for a thrombus that moves through blood vessels?
What is the term for a thrombus that moves through blood vessels?
- Fibrinolytic
- Hemostasis
- Thrombus
- Embolus (correct)
In the coagulation system cascade, what is the result of each activated factor serving as a catalyst?
In the coagulation system cascade, what is the result of each activated factor serving as a catalyst?
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What does plasmin eventually break down the fibrin thrombus into?
What does plasmin eventually break down the fibrin thrombus into?
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What is the action of anticoagulants in the body?
What is the action of anticoagulants in the body?
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What is a potential adverse effect of anticoagulants?
What is a potential adverse effect of anticoagulants?
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Why are LMWHs contraindicated in patients with an indwelling epidural catheter?
Why are LMWHs contraindicated in patients with an indwelling epidural catheter?
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What is an essential nursing implication when administering IV doses of heparin?
What is an essential nursing implication when administering IV doses of heparin?
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Why is Warfarin strongly contraindicated in pregnancy?
Why is Warfarin strongly contraindicated in pregnancy?
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