Novel anticoagulants like dabigatran,apixaban or rivaroxaban are as effective as warfarin but they have reduced risk of intracranial hemorrhage which is deadly complication in elderly patient with atrial fibrillation. Therefore these novel oral anticoagulant are better for elderly in stroke.
Which is a better anticoagulant for the elderly Novel anticoagulants or warfarin ?
Drug card for ) 3. Oral Anticoagulants warfarin (Coumadin)
Anticoagulants: 1. What are the main contraindications for anticoagulants? 2. What is the specific antidote for heparins (all types)? 3. What is the specific antidote for Warfarin? What other methods are used to reverse the overdose/toxicity? List the adverse effects of anticoagulant therapy 5. What teaching is necessary, with regard to hygiene, for patients receiving anticoagulant therapy? 6. What dietary teaching should be given to patients receiving Warfarin therapy? Antiplatelet Drugs: 1. Describe the basic mechanism of action for this...
The structure shown below is that of coumadin (warfarin) a common anticoagulant that is also used as a rat poison. Label the indicated functional groups in the coumadin structure.
Is warfarin the only anticoagulant used for mechanical heart valve replacement maintenance? if yes, why?
The nurse is going go to give a patient his first dose of warfarin for anticoagulant therapy. The nurse is aware this medication is >95% protein bound, upon checking the patients serum album level notes it is low. The nurse understands that the administration of normal drug dosing of the warfarin to this patient can lead to. The nurse notes that during medication reconciliation that the patient is taking allopurinol. Based on this information the nurse interprets that the patient...
A patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin) The nurse krows to monter the results of unia laboratory tess D check the drug's effectiveness? A Vitamin Klevels & Prothrombin time International Normalized Ratio (PT/NR) C Bleeding time D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin) The nurse krows to monter the results of unia laboratory tess D check the drug's effectiveness? A Vitamin Klevels & Prothrombin time International Normalized Ratio (PT/NR) C Bleeding time D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin) The nurse krows to monter the results of unia laboratory tess D check the drug's effectiveness? A Vitamin Klevels & Prothrombin time International Normalized Ratio (PT/NR) C Bleeding time D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
E. Black tarry stools 5. The oral anticoagulant, Warfarin is prescribed for a patient with atrial fibrillation. The following lab value will be monitored to ensure the Warfarin is in the therapeutic level. A. Platelet level B. INR C. Vitamin K level D. CBC 6. The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving IV heparin. The patient begins to vomit blood. The RN stops the IV heparin drip and plans to administer the following antidote? A. Vitamin K B....
Vitamin K and Coumadin Therapy Case scenario: People who take anticoagulants such as Coumadin (warfarin) need to monitor their vitamin K intake to ensure they consume approximately the same amount of vitamin K each day. Variations in vitamin K intake can interfere with the blood's ability to clot appropriately while on anticoagulant therapy. Cal Dinner #1 Item Cal Vit K Pot roast, beef, 3 oz Mashed potatoes, % cup Broccoli, cooked, a cup Dinner roll, whole-wheat, 1 item Kiwi, sliced,...