Anticoagulants

What is a thrombus?

• A type of blood cell

• A blood clot in an artery or vein

• A medication used to treat infections

• A muscle contraction

What is an embolus?

• A type of white blood cell

• A stationary blood clot

• A blood clot moving through the bloodstream

• A protein that dissolves clots

Which of the following is an example of a low molecular weight heparin?

• Warfarin

• Aspirin

• Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

• Vitamin K

What does heparin inhibit to prevent clot formation?

• Inhibits conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

• Promotes action of thrombin

• Increases platelet aggregation

• Enhances coagulation factors

Which of the following is NOT a use of heparin?

• Prevent venous thrombosis

• Treatment of hypertension

• DIC treatment

• Acute thrombosis

How is heparin typically administered due to its poor absorption in the GI tract?

• Orally with water

• Subcutaneously or intravenously

• Inhaled through a nebulizer

• Topically as an ointment

What laboratory test is required for serum monitoring when using Heparin?

• Complete blood count (CBC)

• Liver function tests (LFT)

• Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

• Basic metabolic panel (BMP)

Which of the following is a side effect of Heparin?

• Hypertension

• Hemorrhage

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypoglycemia

What is the antidote for Heparin overdose?

• Vitamin K

• Naloxone

• Protamine sulfate

• Flumazenil

What should patients on Heparin avoid to reduce the risk of bleeding?

• Acetaminophen

• NSAIDs and ASA

• Vitamins and supplements

• Dairy products