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What is the normal range for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)?
What is the normal range for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)?
- 6-10 seconds
- 24-36 seconds (correct)
- 12-20 seconds
- 40-50 seconds
What is the recommended maintenance therapy dose for Aspirin to prevent thrombosis?
What is the recommended maintenance therapy dose for Aspirin to prevent thrombosis?
- 200 mg/day
- 500 mg/day
- 50 mg/day
- 325 mg/day (correct)
Which drug inhibits the synthesis of Vitamin K dependent factors?
Which drug inhibits the synthesis of Vitamin K dependent factors?
- Eptifibatide
- Abciximab
- Aspirin
- Warfarin (correct)
Which drug is a specific monoclonal antibody for the platelet surface receptor IIB/IIIA?
Which drug is a specific monoclonal antibody for the platelet surface receptor IIB/IIIA?
Which group of drugs is generally utilized in acute thrombotic events and during angioplasty procedures?
Which group of drugs is generally utilized in acute thrombotic events and during angioplasty procedures?
What is the main use of heparin as an anticoagulant?
What is the main use of heparin as an anticoagulant?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of abnormal clot formation?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of abnormal clot formation?
What is the mechanism of action of heparin?
What is the mechanism of action of heparin?
Which of the following is a therapeutic application of oral anticoagulants?
Which of the following is a therapeutic application of oral anticoagulants?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of warfarin therapy?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of warfarin therapy?
What is the critical balance that must be maintained in relation to coagulation and clot dissolution?
What is the critical balance that must be maintained in relation to coagulation and clot dissolution?
What is the specific mechanism of action of Streptokinase, urokinase & Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)?
What is the specific mechanism of action of Streptokinase, urokinase & Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)?
What is the main use of Abciximab in medical treatment?
What is the main use of Abciximab in medical treatment?
What is the purpose of using Fresh Frozen Plasma in the treatment of excessive anticoagulation?
What is the purpose of using Fresh Frozen Plasma in the treatment of excessive anticoagulation?
Which drug-food interaction should be avoided when on warfarin therapy?
Which drug-food interaction should be avoided when on warfarin therapy?
What is the main mechanism of action of heparin as an anticoagulant?
What is the main mechanism of action of heparin as an anticoagulant?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of abnormal clot formation?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of abnormal clot formation?
What is the most significant difference between heparin and oral anticoagulants in terms of administration?
What is the most significant difference between heparin and oral anticoagulants in terms of administration?
In what way do neoplastic diseases contribute to abnormal clot formation?
In what way do neoplastic diseases contribute to abnormal clot formation?
What is the primary therapeutic application of oral anticoagulants?
What is the primary therapeutic application of oral anticoagulants?
