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What is the primary mechanism of action of anticoagulants such as heparin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of anticoagulants such as heparin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin?
- Activating antithrombin to prevent clotting (correct)
- Directly inhibiting thrombin
- Inhibiting the production of vitamin K
- Preventing platelets from clumping together
What is a major contraindication for the use of warfarin?
What is a major contraindication for the use of warfarin?
- Dissecting aneurysm
- Pregnancy (correct)
- Hemophilia
- Hypertension
What is the primary adverse effect of direct thrombin inhibitors such as dabigatran, bivalirudin, and lepirudin?
What is the primary adverse effect of direct thrombin inhibitors such as dabigatran, bivalirudin, and lepirudin?
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Hypotension
- Bleeding (correct)
- Hepatitis
What is the primary mechanism of action of rivaroxaban?
What is the primary mechanism of action of rivaroxaban?
What is a common nursing intervention for patients taking anticoagulants?
What is a common nursing intervention for patients taking anticoagulants?
What is a specific consideration for the administration of dabigatran?
What is a specific consideration for the administration of dabigatran?
What is the primary effect of Filgrastim on the body?
What is the primary effect of Filgrastim on the body?
What is a common adverse effect of Sargramostim?
What is a common adverse effect of Sargramostim?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Oprelvekin?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Oprelvekin?
What is the primary action of Oprelvekin?
What is the primary action of Oprelvekin?
What is a precaution for using Filgrastim?
What is a precaution for using Filgrastim?
What is a common adverse effect of Sargramostim and Filgrastim?
What is a common adverse effect of Sargramostim and Filgrastim?
What is the primary goal of thrombolytic medications?
What is the primary goal of thrombolytic medications?
What is a common adverse effect of growth factor medications?
What is a common adverse effect of growth factor medications?
What is a contraindication for thrombolytic medications?
What is a contraindication for thrombolytic medications?
Why should H2 blockers or PPIs be added to thrombolytic medications?
Why should H2 blockers or PPIs be added to thrombolytic medications?
What is the primary goal of nursing interventions for thrombolytic medications?
What is the primary goal of nursing interventions for thrombolytic medications?
What is a unique aspect of administering thrombolytic medications?
What is a unique aspect of administering thrombolytic medications?
