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What is the mechanism of action of Tranexamic Acid?
What is the mechanism of action of Tranexamic Acid?
- It increases plasmin formation
- It stabilizes fibrinogen and decreases plasmin formation (correct)
- It destabilizes fibrinogen and increases plasmin formation
- It reduces blood clotting
Which of the following is not an indication for the use of Tranexamic Acid?
Which of the following is not an indication for the use of Tranexamic Acid?
- Patient Condition c/w hemorrhagic shock or TBI
- Anticoagulation medications such as Coumadin, Pradaxa, Xarelto, Eliquis, Edoxaban, Enoxaparin
- Blunt or Penetrating Trauma
- Injuries greater than 3 hours (correct)
How can Tranexamic Acid be administered?
How can Tranexamic Acid be administered?
- Topically
- Orally
- Intramuscularly
- Through IO or IV (correct)
What is the criteria for Traumatic Brain Injury for the use of Tranexamic Acid?
What is the criteria for Traumatic Brain Injury for the use of Tranexamic Acid?
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