Which of the following is an antiplatelet drug
What is the Onset of Action for Warfarin?
3-5 Days
This drug inhibits platelet aggregation by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase and formation of thromboxane A2
Aspirin
The nurse is caring for a patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin) for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. The patient has an international normalized ratio (INR) of 1.2. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Call the healthcare provider to increase the dose
Which of the following is an antiplatelet drug
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
What is the most common side effect of ANTIPLATELETS?
GI Ulcers
Which statement is accurate for enoxaparin (Lovenox)?
It's a low molecular weight heparin that is considered as effective as heparin
Which of these is a true advantage to Enoxaparin (Low Molecular Weight Heparin), compared to Heparin?
Longer Half-Life
Warfarin ONLY inhibits the synthesis of
New clotting factors
Identify the class of drug prescribed to help lyse, or break-up an already formed clot:
Thrombolytics, eg. tPA
The antidote to Warfarin is
Vitamin K
