Pharmacology: Growth Factors for Leukopoiesis
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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?

  • Dissecting aneurysm
  • Pregnancy (correct)
  • Hemophilia
  • Hypertension

    • 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?

    <p>Directly inhibiting Factor XA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common nursing intervention for patients taking anticoagulants?

    <p>Monitor labs and educate patients on bleeding precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a specific consideration for the administration of dabigatran?

    <p>Use within 30 days of opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of Filgrastim on the body?

    <p>It stimulates the bone marrow to produce neutrophils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of Sargramostim?

    <p>Bone pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for Oprelvekin?

    <p>Bone cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of Oprelvekin?

    <p>It increases the production of platelets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution for using Filgrastim?

    <p>Use cautiously in patients with bone cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of Sargramostim and Filgrastim?

    <p>Bone pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of thrombolytic medications?

    <p>To dissolve blood clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of growth factor medications?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for thrombolytic medications?

    <p>Prior intracranial hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should H2 blockers or PPIs be added to thrombolytic medications?

    <p>To prevent bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of nursing interventions for thrombolytic medications?

    <p>To monitor for bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique aspect of administering thrombolytic medications?

    <p>They must be administered in a 3-hour window</p> Signup and view all the answers

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