Heparin Medication Review Quiz

Who discovered Heparin and in what year?

• A second-year student at John Hopkins in 1916

• A professor at Harvard in 1926

• A researcher at Stanford in 1937

• A doctor at Mayo Clinic in 1949

What is the primary action of Heparin in the coagulation process?

• It enhances platelet aggregation

• It inhibits thrombin formation

• It increases fibrin production

• It promotes clot stability

Which of the following is NOT an indication for Heparin use?

• Venous thromboembolism

• Pulmonary embolism

• Chronic kidney disease

• Atrial fibrillation

In which condition is Heparin used to prevent the clotting phase from being complete?

• Myocardial infarction

• Pulmonary embolism

• Disseminated intravascular coagulation

• Deep vein thrombosis

Which of the following is a contraindication for Heparin use?

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

• Recent trauma

• Asthma

What is Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

• A side effect causing high blood pressure

• An immune reaction causing low platelet count

• A condition leading to excessive bleeding

• A condition where Heparin increases platelet count

What is the antidote for Heparin overdose?

• Activated charcoal

• Naloxone

• Protamine sulfate

• Vitamin K

How is Heparin typically administered for DVT prophylaxis?

• Topically

• Subcutaneously

• Intramuscularly

• Orally

Which lab test is used to monitor the effectiveness of Heparin therapy?

• Complete blood count (CBC)

• Prothrombin time (PT)

• Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

• Liver function test (LFT)

What safety measure should be considered for patients on Heparin?

• Use of manual razors

• Avoiding electric razors

• Use of electric razors

• Avoiding all shaving