1301.5 HCU day 1 slides 1-63; drug chart Heparin through Plavix

Component of blood responsible for transport of Oxygen.

Drug Class of Jantoven

A fragment of a blood clot that blocks a vessel.

Bleeding Risk: Monitor closely for signs of bleeding; unusual bruising, bleeding gums; blood in stool; blood in urine

Component of blood responsible for the transport of Nutrients.

Drug class of Clopidogrel

Patient counseling: Do not take with grapefruit juice.

Indicated for oral anticoagulation "bridge therapy".

Released by injured tissues. Initiate the blood coagulation cascade.

Gel-like threads that form a net-like structure that allows clot to anchor itself to to a blood vessel.

When an injury occurs, _______________ is secreted causing vaso_____________.

Listed are roles of blood except.

Counseling:1)do not chew or crush;2)take with food to decrease GI upset; 3)Ethanol use increases gastric mucosal damage.

Also known as thrombocytes. Component of blood that helps with formation of clots.

Prothrombin is activated when combined with ___________________ and __________________.

Standardized laboratory test (International Normalized Ration) target is from ____ to ____ depending on indication.

Drug Class of Dabigatran etexilate

Contraindicated in asthma.

Counseling: do NOT break, chew, or open capsules.

Development of a thrombus in a vein where inflammation is present.

Counseling: Other medications or dietary changes can have significant effects on INR.

Enzyme that transforms fibrinogen into fibrin.

Patient counseling "take with Food".

U.S. Box Warning: Increases risk of developing epidural or spinal hematomas in patients.

May be given through IV (inpatient setting) or through SubQ (home setting) injection.