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How does warfarin (oral anticoagulants) work?
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Stop liver's production of vitamin K
(dependent factors crucial to clotting) |
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What does warfarin prevent?
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MI (recurrent)
Transcient Ischemic attacks |
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For a pt on warfarin, the nurse should monitor what?
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Vitals
Liver enzymes PT CBC Platelet Hct |
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If the pt overdoses on warfarin, what should the nurse do?
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Stop warfarin.
Administer vitamin K (mephyton) |
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How should vitamin K be administered to pt?
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Slowly and by IV bolus.
(gotta dilute it to prevent anaphylactoid reaction, also) |
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Is warfarin safe to use for pregnancy?
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No.
Pregnant pts on warfarin should switch to heparin |
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Pt's on warfarin are at risk for ________
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Hepatitis.
(monitor for jaundice. Monitor liver enzymes) |
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If pt is to discontinue warfarin, they should know that the anticoag effects of the drug can last for _______
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5 days.
(long half-life) |
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PTs on warfarin should not take foods high in vit K.
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Leafy green veggies
Cooked spinach cabbage Broccoli mayo Soybean oil. They reduce anticoag effectiveness. |