120 Questions
Which enzyme acts on fibrinogen to convert it to fibrin?
Thrombin
What is the function of vitamin K in blood clotting?
It produces prothrombin and other clotting factors
What is the function of anticoagulants?
They reduce existing blood clots
What is the purpose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs)?
They stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells
Which class of anticoagulant drugs reduces or prevents the formation of vitamin K in the intestinal tract?
Vitamin K antagonists
Which drug is commonly used as an antiplatelet agent?
Aspirin
What is the main action of platelet inhibitors?
Prevent platelets from sticking and clumping together
What is the main use of platelet inhibitors?
Prevent platelets from sticking and clumping together
Which drug is used to prevent platelets from sticking to a stent mesh in patients who have had a stent placed into a coronary artery?
Clopidogrel
What is the expected side effect of most drugs that affect the blood clotting system?
Bleeding
What is the most common adverse effect of drugs that affect the blood clotting system?
Excessive bleeding
What can increase the risk for bleeding when taken with anticoagulants?
Alcoholic beverages
Which of the following is a key learning outcome related to drugs affecting the hematologic system?
Describing the clotting mechanism in the human body
What is the definition of an anticoagulant?
A drug that reduces or prevents new clots from forming
Which type of drug prevents existing clots from getting larger?
Anticoagulant drugs
What is the term for a clot lying in a deep vein, usually in the legs?
Thrombus
Which of the following is true about anticoagulants?
They prevent new clots from forming
Which type of drug prevents platelets from sticking together to form a platelet plug?
Platelet inhibitors
What is the adult dosage range for clopidogrel (Plavix)?
75 mg once daily
What is the action of direct thrombin inhibitors?
They prevent the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
Which enzyme do direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) interfere with to prevent the formation of blood clots?
Factor II
What is the advantage of using direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) over warfarin?
They do not require frequent laboratory blood testing
What are the common side effects of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Easy bruising and gastric upset
What are the early signs of overdose or internal bleeding from direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Bleeding from the gums while brushing teeth and unexplained bruising
Which of the following drugs increases the activity and bleeding risks with DTIs?
Atorvastatin
Which of the following drugs decreases the effectiveness of DTIs?
Rifampin
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of serious bleeding?
Unusual bruising
What should patients do if they miss a dose of DTIs?
Take the missed dose immediately
What may happen if patients accidentally overdose on DTIs?
Excessive bleeding
What should patients do before discontinuing DTIs?
Consult their healthcare provider
Which of the following is a potential side effect of platelet inhibitors?
Easy bruising
What is the main use of clopidogrel (Plavix)?
To prevent platelets from sticking to a stent mesh
What is the most common adverse effect of drugs that affect the blood clotting system?
Excessive bleeding
What can increase the risk for bleeding when taken with anticoagulants?
Alcoholic beverages
Which of the following is the function of thrombin in blood clotting?
To convert fibrinogen to fibrin
What is the role of vitamin K in blood clotting?
To produce clotting factors in the liver
Which of the following is the main use of platelet inhibitors?
To interfere with blood clotting within arteries
What is the function of fibrinolytic drugs?
To dissolve fibrin
Which of the following is true about anticoagulants?
Anticoagulants prevent new clots from forming.
What is the main use of platelet inhibitors?
To prevent platelets from sticking together to form a platelet plug.
Which enzyme do direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) interfere with to prevent the formation of blood clots?
Thrombin
What is the term for a clot lying in a deep vein, usually in the legs?
Deep vein thrombosis
Which type of drug binds to prothrombin and prevents its conversion to thrombin, thus reducing the availability of fibrin to form a clot?
Direct thrombin inhibitors
What is the adult dosage range for clopidogrel (Plavix)?
75 mg once daily
Which enzyme do indirect thrombin inhibitors (ITIs) interfere with to prevent the formation of blood clots?
Antithrombin III
What should patients do before discontinuing platelet inhibitors?
Avoid aspirin or NSAIDs
Which of the following is a common side effect of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Bleeding gums
What is the main use of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
To prevent new blood clots from forming
What are the early signs of overdose or internal bleeding from direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Excessive bleeding or oozing from cuts
What can increase the risk for excessive bleeding when taken with direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Antacids
Which of the following is the most commonly used antiplatelet drug?
Clopidogrel
What is the purpose of platelet inhibitors?
To prevent platelets from sticking and clumping together
What is the adult dosage range for warfarin (Coumadin)?
2-10 mg orally daily for 2-4 days
What is the most common adverse effect of drugs that affect the blood clotting system?
Excessive bleeding
Which of the following drugs increases the activity and bleeding risks with DTIs?
Atorvastatin
Which of the following drugs decreases the effectiveness of DTIs?
Rifampin
What should patients do if they miss a dose of DTIs?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible on the same day
What is the reversal agent for DTIs?
Idarucizumab
What are the signs or symptoms of serious bleeding that patients should be assessed for?
All of the above
What should patients do before discontinuing DTIs?
Talk to the healthcare provider
Which of the following is a potential side effect of clopidogrel (Plavix)?
Easy bruising
What is the main use of clopidogrel (Plavix)?
Preventing an MI
What is the main action of platelet inhibitors?
Preventing platelets from sticking to the stent mesh
What is the expected side effect of most drugs that affect the blood clotting system?
Easy bruising
Which of the following is a protein formed during the clotting process that assists with the formation of a clot?
Fibrin
What is the function of vitamin K antagonist drugs?
To interfere with blood clotting by reducing the amount of vitamin K available
What is the main function of anticoagulant drugs?
To delay blood clotting by directly inhibiting the enzyme thrombin
Which of the following is a blockage in an artery by a blood clot or air bubble?
Embolism
Which of the following drugs is classified as a platelet inhibitor?
Clopidogrel
Which of the following drugs can reduce or prevent new clots from forming and can help to prevent existing clots from getting larger?
Rivaroxaban
Which of the following drugs binds to prothrombin and prevents its conversion to thrombin?
Apixaban
Which of the following drugs indirectly prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin by increasing the amount of active antithrombin III?
Enoxaparin
Which of the following is the main function of anticoagulant drugs?
To reduce or prevent the formation of new blood clots
What is the main difference between anticoagulant drugs and fibrinolytic drugs?
Anticoagulant drugs prevent the formation of blood clots, while fibrinolytic drugs dissolve existing blood clots
Which of the following is a potential side effect of platelet inhibitors?
Increased risk of bleeding
What is the term for a clot lying in a deep vein, usually in the legs?
Deep vein thrombosis
Which of the following is a common platelet inhibitor used to prevent clotting events in patients with reduced blood circulation to the heart before a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
Clopidogrel
What is the most commonly used antiplatelet drug?
Clopidogrel
What is the term for a clot lying in a deep vein, usually in the legs?
Thrombosis
What is the function of vitamin K in blood clotting?
Vitamin K promotes the production of clotting factors
Which of the following drugs can increase the activity and bleeding risks when taken with direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Atorvastatin
What should patients do if there will be less than 6 hours between scheduled doses of DTIs?
Skip the missed dose
Which of the following can be a sign or symptom of serious bleeding in patients taking DTIs?
All of the above
Which drug can decrease the effectiveness of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Phenobarbital
What is the reversal agent for DTIs that can be prescribed by healthcare providers?
Idarucizumab
What should patients do before discontinuing DTIs?
Talk to the healthcare provider
Which of the following is a potential side effect of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Gastrointestinal upset
What is the advantage of using direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) over warfarin?
They have fewer drug interactions
What are the "must know" symptoms that suggest a patient on DTIs needs prompt attention?
Unexplained bruising and nosebleeds
Which of the following drugs can interact with direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) and increase the risk of excessive bleeding?
Atorvastatin
Which of the following is a common side effect of platelet inhibitors?
Easy bruising
Which of the following drugs is used to prevent blood clots in the legs?
Clopidogrel
Which of the following is an adverse reaction of platelet inhibitors?
Excessive bleeding
Which of the following drugs is used to prevent clots from developing and plugging up a stent?
Clopidogrel
Which of the following is the enzyme responsible for converting fibrinogen to fibrin?
Thrombin
Which of the following is a protein found in the blood's plasma that is converted to fibrin when a blood clot is formed?
Fibrinogen
Which of the following drugs directly inhibits the enzyme thrombin to delay blood clotting?
Indirect thrombin inhibitor
Which of the following is a synthetic form of the hormone erythropoietin that stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells?
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
Which of the following drugs interferes with one or more steps in the blood clotting process and either reduces or prevents new clots from forming, or prevents existing clots from getting larger?
Anticoagulants
Which term refers to a semi-solid amount of coagulated (thickened) blood, and may also be referred to as a thrombus?
Clot
Which type of drug prevents platelets from sticking together to form a platelet plug?
Platelet inhibitors
Which of the following drugs directly inhibits the action of thrombin, an enzyme involved in the blood clotting process?
Direct thrombin inhibitors
Which of the following drugs is classified as a platelet inhibitor?
Clopidogrel
Which of the following drugs prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin by increasing the amount of active antithrombin III?
Heparin
Which of the following drugs binds to prothrombin and prevents its conversion to thrombin?
Dabigatran
Which of the following drugs cannot dissolve formed clots?
Apixaban
Which of the following is NOT a common platelet inhibitor used to prevent clotting events in patients with reduced blood circulation to the heart before a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
Prasugrel
Which of the following drugs is used to keep venous and arterial grafts open and to prevent strokes?
Aspirin
Which of the following is a potential side effect of platelet inhibitors?
Excessive bleeding
Which of the following drugs reduces the risk for major blood vessel blockage that can lead to acute myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke, angina, and peripheral arterial disease?
Aspirin
Which of the following is a potential side effect of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Excessive bleeding and thrombocytopenia
What is the main use of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Preventing new blood clots
Which of the following drugs can interact with direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) and increase the risk for excessive bleeding?
Carbamazepine
What are the early signs of overdose or internal bleeding from direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
All of the above
Which of the following drugs can increase the activity and bleeding risks when taken with direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Warfarin
What is the function of anticoagulants?
To prevent the formation of blood clots
What is the advantage of using direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) over warfarin?
DTIs have fewer drug interactions
What are the common side effects of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
Unusual bleeding and bruising
What is the main use of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs)?
To prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation
What may happen if patients accidentally overdose on DTIs?
Excessive bleeding
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