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The end result of the coagulation cascadeis |
Fibrin |
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The end result of the fibrinolytic systemis: |
Plasmin that breaks the fibrin thrombusdown into fibrin degradation products (FDP) |
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Five groups of coagulation modifier drugsare: |
Anticoagulants Antiplatelets Hemorheologic Thrombolytic Antifibrinolytic or hemostatic |
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Theanticoagulants action: |
Prevent clot formation |
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Theantiplatelet action: |
Prevent platelet plugs |
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The hemorheologic action: |
Alter platelet function |
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Thethrombolytic drugs: |
Lyse clots |
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Theantifibrinolytic drugs: |
Promote coagulation |
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Two main anticoagulants are: |
Heparins (heparin and LMWH) and Coumarins (warfarin) |
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Heparin lab _______ warfarin lab ______ |
Heparin: aPTT Warfarin: PT/INR |
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Three lipoproteins are: |
VLDL, LDL, HDL |
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DOCfor HLD is based on: |
Patient phenotyping |
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First line treatment for HLD: First line drug class: |
Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stressmgmt.)“Statins” |
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Two patient populations with specialconsiderations in treating HLD: |
Diabetics, CVD |
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Namethree statins: |
atorvastatin pravastatin lovastatin fluvastatin simvastatin pitavastatin rosuvastatin |
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The bile acid sequestrants causeconstipation and bloating. What arerecommendations to your patient? |
Fiber Increase fluids Psyllium (Metamucil) |
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Niacin (Vitamin B3) has an annoyingSE. What is it? |
Flushing Pruritus GI distress |
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Treatment for SE in #17: |
Start with low dose Premedicate with aspirin or NSAID 30before Take with meals |
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Name two fibrates: |
gemfibrozil (Lopid) fenofibrate(Tricor) |
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Name three supplements people often taketo help reduce cholesterol. |
Garlic Flax Omega-3’s |
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The ‘common cold’ is most often causedby: |
rhinovirus |
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Symptomsof the common cold include: (Give four). |
Excessive mucus Sore throat Coughing Upset stomach Sneezing Nasal congestion/stuffiness |
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Drugs to treat these symptoms (four): |
antihistamines nasal decongestants antitussives expectorants |
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Threemain classes of drugs for decongestants. |
adrenergics anticholinergics corticosteroids |
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Which class is associated with ‘reboundcongestion”? |
adrenergics |
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Name three health conditions that arecontraindications for using nasal decongestants: |
HTN Narrow-angle glaucoma CVD (uncontrolled) DM hyperthyroidism |
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Foods best avoided when usingdecongestants are: |
Caffeine Caffeine-containing products |
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Name a non-opioid antitussive. |
dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM)benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) |
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Drugs that aid in the removal of mucousare called: |
expectorants |
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Name one expectorant: |
guaifenesin (Mucinex) |
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Threeprimary diseases that make up COPD are: |
Asthma Emphysema Chronic bronchitis |
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Three classes of bronchodilators are: |
Beta-adrenergic agonists Anticholinergics Xanthine derivatives |
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Name two short-acting beta-agonists(SABA): |
Albuterol (Ventolin) Terbutaline (Brethine) Levalbuterol (Xopenex) Metaproterenol (Alupent) |
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Name one long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) |
salmeterol (Serevent) |
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Maximum dosing for the LABA: |
Twice daily |
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The anticholinergics block whatneurotransmitter? |
acetylcholine |
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Name an anticholinergic blocker: |
Ipratropium (Atrovent) Tiotropium (Spiriva) |
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Name the xanthine derivative used as abronchodilator: |
theophylline (Aminophylline) |
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Therapeutic levels for theophylline: |
10-20 mcg/mL |
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AE’s of theophylline: (Give 2 main) |
Sinus tachycardia Ventricular dysrhythmias hyperglycemia |
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Name an erythropoietin-stimulating agent: |
Epoetin alfa (Epogen) |
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Namethree foods that enhance iron absorption: |
Veal Orange juice Fish Ascorbic acid |
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Name three foods that impair ironabsorption: |
Eggs Corn Beans Cereal products containing phytates |
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Advise to patients who are taking liquidiron preparations: |
Straw: stain teeth |
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Cyanocobalamin (B12) is used to treat: |
Pernicious anemia |
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Primary use for folic acid (give 2): |
Folic acid deficiency Pregnancy: prevent neural tube defects(NTDs) |
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Priorto giving iron dextran IV the patient is premedicated with: |
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) |
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Instructionsto patient after getting iron dextran IV: |
Recumbent for 30 min. Get up slowly and purposefully. |
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PE: do not take oral iron supplements with: |
Milk or antacids |
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Treatment for severe iron toxicity |
Chelation therapy with deferoxamine |