Flashcards
Hematology
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- 1Factor Xa/ Thrombin InhibitorsHeparin
Enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox) - 2Mechanism of ActionInactivates factor Xa and thrombin. Blocks clotting process
- 3Side effectsbleeding
epistaxis
bleeding gums
thrombocytopenia
Melena - 4Nursing actionsMonitor for bleeds
Fall risk
Avoid NSAIDs
Protamine is antidote for heparin - 5Vitamin K antagonistsWarfarin (Coumadin)
- 6Mechanism of actionblocks Vitamin K to prolong clotting time
- 7Side effectsBleeding
Toxicity
Orthostatic hypotension - 8Nursing actionsTeratogenic
Monitor PT/INR
Avoid NSAIDs
Consistent diet of Vit K
Monitor for bleeds
No alcohol - 9Adenosine Phosphate Receptor InhibitorrsClopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix)
- 10Mechanism of actionInhibits platelet aggregation
- 11Side effectsBleeding
GI bleeds
Thrombocytopenia - 12Nursing actionsMonitor for GI bleeds
teratogenic
Check platelets periodically - 13ThrombolyticstPA (Altaplase)
- 14Mechanism of actionDissolves clots
- 15Side effectsbleeding
dysthythmias - 16Nursing actionsMonitor aPTT, PT, INR, CBC
Used in ICU- have to be eligible
Avoid unnecessary injections - 17Factor Xa InhibitorsApixaban (Eliquis)
- 18Mechanism of actionInhibits platelet aggregation
- 19Side effectsBleeding but low bleeding risk
- 20Nursing actionsNo lab draws needed
Monitor renal function
Monitor for bleeds - 21Mineral supplementFerrous sulfate
- 22Mechanism of actionprovides iron for hemoglobin to function
- 23Side effectsConstipation
Tarry stool
Stained teeth
Nausea - 24Nursing actionsTake with vitamin C to increase absorption
Give on empty stomach
Give 2 hrs before other meds
Give with straw
Continue to take even if feeling better - 25Vitamin supplementVitamin b12
- 26Mechanism of actionFacilitates protein synthesis and carb metabolism
- 27Side effectsHypokalemia
Erythema - 28Nursing actionsMonitor F&E balace
Encourage high Vit B12 diet
Have periodic lab draws done
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- Nursing Flashcards on Hematology, created by Yean Ji Jung on 12/04/2020.
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