Chapter 38 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs

Chapter 38  Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

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