adenosine disphasphate receptor antagonists Correct Answers
clopidogrel
anticoagulants uses Correct Answers works in veins and arteries
prevention and treatment of thromboembolism
prevent embolic stroke in patients with a-fib
prosthetic valve
prevent recurrent TIA and MI
post stent placement
antidote thrombolytics Correct Answers aminocaproic acid
antiplatelet uses Correct Answers works mostly in arteries
prevention of MIC
ischemic stroke
angina
prevent recurrent TIA
post stent placement
aspirin - COX inhibitor MOA Correct Answers prevents
formation of thromboxane A2 (TXA2) which promotes platelet
aggregation
low dose 81mg
effects last from 7-10 days
aspirin adverse effects Correct Answers GI = nausea, heartburn
risk of GI bleed due to gastric erosions
salicylism toxicity: ototoxicity - dizziness, tinnitus, HA,
sweating
, risk of reye disease in children with flu or chickenpox - life
threatening illness, encephalopathy
aspirin nursing implications Correct Answers administer with
food
do not crush if enteric coated
assess for signs of bleeding
avoid two weeks before surgery
pregnancy category D
bile acid sequestrant uses Correct Answers add on therapy for
dyslipedemia
lowering LDL
bile acid sequestrants adverse effects Correct Answers
CONSTIPATION
bloating and gas
bile acid sequestrants client education Correct Answers mic
powder with fluids/food
separate from other meds
bile acid sequestrants contraindications Correct Answers
complete biliary obstructions
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cholestyramine
colestipol
bile acid sequestrants MOA Correct Answers binds to bile acids
in the intestines