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What is the purpose of using protamine sulphate in relation to Tinzaparin?
What is the purpose of using protamine sulphate in relation to Tinzaparin?
- To reverse the effects of other anticoagulants
- To enhance the activity of Tinzaparin
- To neutralize the anti-factor Xa activity of Tinzaparin (correct)
- To prolong the bleeding time after dialysis
Under what circumstances should protamine sulphate be administered?
Under what circumstances should protamine sulphate be administered?
- If bleeding persists for more than 30 minutes after dialysis (correct)
- Whenever Tinzaparin is used during dialysis
- If the patient is at high risk for bleeding complications
- As a routine precaution before starting dialysis
What percentage of the anti-factor Xa activity of Tinzaparin can be neutralized by protamine sulphate?
What percentage of the anti-factor Xa activity of Tinzaparin can be neutralized by protamine sulphate?
- 65 - 80% (correct)
- 25 - 40%
- 100%
- 50%
Where should protamine sulphate be administered?
Where should protamine sulphate be administered?
What is the primary consideration for administering protamine sulphate?
What is the primary consideration for administering protamine sulphate?
What is the minimum duration of bleeding that should trigger consideration for using protamine sulphate?
What is the minimum duration of bleeding that should trigger consideration for using protamine sulphate?
Which of the following techniques should be attempted before considering the use of protamine sulphate?
Which of the following techniques should be attempted before considering the use of protamine sulphate?
What percentage of Tinzaparin's anti-factor Xa activity is neutralized by protamine sulphate?
What percentage of Tinzaparin's anti-factor Xa activity is neutralized by protamine sulphate?
Where should protamine sulphate not be administered?
Where should protamine sulphate not be administered?
What is required when administering protamine sulphate?
What is required when administering protamine sulphate?
