Chapter 38- Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs

Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 9th Edition by Susan M. Ford

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Chapter 38- Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Which of the following statements are true in regards to anticoagulants? Select all that apply:
  A) Anticoagulants prevent formation of a thrombus.
  B) Anticoagulants prevent extension of a thrombus.
  C) Anticoagulants dissolve existing thrombi.
  D) Anticoagulants thin the blood.
  E) Anticoagulants can reverse the damage caused by a thrombus.

 

2. Which of the following are examples of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs)? Select all that apply:
  A) Dalteparin (Fragmin)
  B) Streptokinase (Streptase)
  C) Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
  D) Warfarin (Coumadin)
  E) Tinzaparin (Innohep)

 

3. If a nurse is asked to use 25 units of heparin sodium lock flush solution to clear an intermittent infusion line, and heparin sodium is available in a 10 unit/mL vial, how many milliliters will the nurse need to prepare?

 

4. Protamine is used to treat overdose of which of the following medications? Select all that apply:
  A) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
  B) Heparin
  C) Enoxaprin (Lovenox)
  D) Alteplase (Activase)
  E) Warfarin (Coumadin)

 

5. A client is being discharged from the hospital with a prescription for clopidogel (Plavix) 75 mg daily. Which of the following are adverse reactions of Plavix that the nurse should discuss with the patient? Select all that apply:
  A) Skin rash
  B) Chest pain
  C) Heart palpitations
  D) Nausea
  E) Constipation

Answer Key

 

1. A, B
2. A, C, E
3. 2.5 mL
4. B, C
5. A, B, E

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