Question

True/False Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. 1. Clapidogrel 2. Direct thrombin inhibitors increase the amount of fibrin svailable for clot formation 3. The oral direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran (Pradaxa), does not require blood test to monitor for effectives 4. If Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) suspected or confirmed, stop all forms of heparin and LMWH I, amiodarone, and ginkgo biloba can increase the risk of bleeding in patients taking warfarin but use Heparin flushes and heparin coated catheters 5. Protamine combines with strongly acidic beparin to form a stable salt complex neutralizing the anticoagulant activity 6. Normal blood clot formation is called Thrombosis 7. The major toxicity associated with anticoagulants is hemorrhage. 8. Anticoagulants do not break down existing clots but the are used to prevent blood clots from forming 9. Gingko biloba increase bleeding risk with not effect on the INR 10. The coagulation cascade has three pathways which leads to fibrin formation. Multiple Choice Idemtity the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Answer 1

TRUE/FALSE

1. TRUE

explanation: all the drugs - clopidogrel, amiodarone, gingko biloba are blood thinners and increase the risk when given with warfarin.

2. TRUE

explanation:- direct thrombin inhibitors convert insoluble fibrin to soluble fibrin

3. FALSE