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What is the initial event for thrombus formation in primary hemostasis?
What is the initial event for thrombus formation in primary hemostasis?
Which factor is the convergence point and common for both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation?
Which factor is the convergence point and common for both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation?
What catalyzes the formation of thrombin in the prothrombin complex?
What catalyzes the formation of thrombin in the prothrombin complex?
In the intrinsic pathway, what is activated first after exposed collagen?
In the intrinsic pathway, what is activated first after exposed collagen?
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Which pathway involves tissue factor from injured cells and factor VII?
Which pathway involves tissue factor from injured cells and factor VII?
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What is the final product of the conversion of fibrinogen by thrombin?
What is the final product of the conversion of fibrinogen by thrombin?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three initial responses to vascular injury?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three initial responses to vascular injury?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
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What is the recommended initial screen for diagnosing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?
What is the recommended initial screen for diagnosing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?
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Which disorder is characterized by resistance to activated protein C?
Which disorder is characterized by resistance to activated protein C?
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What is the primary treatment for anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome?
What is the primary treatment for anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome?
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Which factor is NOT a common cause of acquired hypercoagulability?
Which factor is NOT a common cause of acquired hypercoagulability?
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Which factor has the shortest half-life?
Which factor has the shortest half-life?
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What is the key factor that helps in the crosslinking of fibrin?
What is the key factor that helps in the crosslinking of fibrin?
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Which substance is released from endothelium and converts plasminogen to plasmin?
Which substance is released from endothelium and converts plasminogen to plasmin?
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What is found in cryoprecipitate and used in von Willebrand's disease and hemophilia A?
What is found in cryoprecipitate and used in von Willebrand's disease and hemophilia A?
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Which coagulation measurement is best for assessing heparin anticoagulation?
Which coagulation measurement is best for assessing heparin anticoagulation?
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What is the most common cause of surgical bleeding due to incomplete hemostasis?
What is the most common cause of surgical bleeding due to incomplete hemostasis?
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Which bleeding disorder leads to prolonged PTT and normal PT?
Which bleeding disorder leads to prolonged PTT and normal PT?
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Which drug inhibits fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasmin?
Which drug inhibits fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasmin?
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Which drug is a direct thrombin inhibitor with a half-life of 12 hours?
Which drug is a direct thrombin inhibitor with a half-life of 12 hours?
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What is the reversal agent for Pradaxa?
What is the reversal agent for Pradaxa?
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Which drug binds and activates anti-thrombin III and increases neutralization of factors IIa and Xa?
Which drug binds and activates anti-thrombin III and increases neutralization of factors IIa and Xa?
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Which drug is cleared by the reticuloendothelial system and has a half-life of 60–90 minutes?
Which drug is cleared by the reticuloendothelial system and has a half-life of 60–90 minutes?
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Which drug has a lower risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) compared to unfractionated heparin?
Which drug has a lower risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) compared to unfractionated heparin?
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Which drug is metabolized in the liver, has a half-life of 50 minutes, and is often used in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HITT)?
Which drug is metabolized in the liver, has a half-life of 50 minutes, and is often used in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HITT)?
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Which drug is the most potent direct inhibitor of thrombin and has a high risk for bleeding complications?
Which drug is the most potent direct inhibitor of thrombin and has a high risk for bleeding complications?
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Which drugs activate plasminogen to break down fibrinogen?
Which drugs activate plasminogen to break down fibrinogen?
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Study Notes
Thrombus Formation and Hemostasis
- Initial event for thrombus formation during primary hemostasis is exposure of collagen to platelets.
- Coagulation factor X (Xa) serves as the convergence point common to both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation.
- Formation of thrombin in the prothrombin complex is catalyzed by activated factor X (Xa) in the presence of factor V.
- In the intrinsic pathway, factor XII is activated first after collagen exposure.
Coagulation Pathways
- The extrinsic pathway involves tissue factor from injured cells interacting with factor VII.
- The final product of fibrinogen conversion by thrombin is fibrin, a key protein in the clotting process.
Vascular Injury Responses
- Three initial responses to vascular injury include vascular constriction, platelet adhesion, and activation, though one option may be incorrect or mislabeled.
- Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is characterized by a decrease in platelet count and thrombosis risk, though some characteristics may not apply.
Diagnosis and Conditions
- Initial screening for diagnosing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is the platelet count and functional assays.
- Activated protein C resistance characterizes a disorder linked to thrombophilia.
Treatment and Disorders
- Primary treatment for anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome involves the use of anticoagulants.
- Factor V Leiden mutation is a common cause of acquired hypercoagulability.
- Coagulation factor with the shortest half-life is factor VII.
Coagulation and Fibrinolysis
- Factor XIII is key in the crosslinking of fibrin, stabilizing the clot.
- Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is released from endothelium and converts plasminogen to plasmin, promoting fibrin breakdown.
- Cryoprecipitate contains fibrinogen and can be used in treating von Willebrand's disease and hemophilia A.
Coagulation Measurements
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) is best for assessing heparin anticoagulation.
- Most common cause of surgical bleeding linked to incomplete hemostasis relates to coagulopathy.
Bleeding Disorders and Medications
- Hemophilia A leads to prolonged PTT with normal PT results.
- Aminocaproic acid is a drug that inhibits fibrinolysis by blocking plasmin.
- Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor with a half-life of 12 hours.
- Reversal agent for Pradaxa (Dabigatran) is idarucizumab.
- Low molecular weight heparins bind and activate anti-thrombin III, enhancing neutralization of factors IIa and Xa.
Drug Specifics
- Fondaparinux has a half-life of 60-90 minutes and is cleared by the reticuloendothelial system.
- Fondaparinux also has a lower risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia compared to unfractionated heparin.
- Argatroban is metabolized in the liver, has a half-life of about 50 minutes, and is often used for patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
- The most potent direct inhibitor of thrombin with an elevated bleeding risk is bivalirudin.
- Microplasmin and other similar drugs activate plasminogen to break down fibrinogen.
General Information
- Understanding these key components enhances knowledge of hemostasis and related disorders.
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Test your knowledge of platelet disorders and their treatments with this quiz. Learn about conditions like thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, as well as the appropriate treatments for these disorders.
