| Prototype | Indications | Contraindications | Adverse Effects | Nursing Responsibilites |
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What is an anticoagulant?
Wafarin (Coumadin)
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What is an antiplatelet agent?
Secondary prevention of stroke, MI, and death in clients with CVD
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What is Neupogen?
Myeloid malignancies
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What is Warfarin (Coumadin)?
Alopecia
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What is BLEEDING?
What to monitor for PRIMARLY with anticoagulants?
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What is an antiplatelet?
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
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What is epoetin?
Conditions that decrease RBC- chronic renal failure, chemotherapy induced anemia, HIV
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What is a Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor?
stroke in past 30 days
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What is Epoetin?
iron deficiency
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What are Statins?
Medication class that requires monitoring for muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or numbness.
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What is a fibric acid derivative?
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
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What is Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Inhibits lypolysis
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What is Alteplase?
Aneurysm
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What is Niacin?
flushing, increased fasting glucose
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What is Epoetin?
Encourage intake of iron
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What is a bile acid sequestrant?
Cholestyrmine (Questran)
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What is Alteplase?
Acute thromboembolic events
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What is Epoetin?
Uncontrolled Hypertension
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What is Ezetimibe (Zetia) ?
arthralgia, myalgia
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What are thrombolytic medications? (-ase meds)
Be sure the patient knows that the medication works only if it is administered within the appropriate time frame
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What is a thrombolytic medication?
Alteplase (t-PA, Activase)
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What is Cholestyrmine (Questran)?
pruritis and diarrhea induced by bile acids
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What are antiplatelet agents?
Thrombocytopenia
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What is Atorvastin (Lipitor)?
insomnia
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What is Neupogen?
Give a nonnarcotic analgesic to relieve bone pain caused by this medication
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