1
Q
which drug may impair fibrin dissolution?
A
Tranexamic acid- inhibits fibrinolysis
2
Q
what can tranexamic acid be used for? (4)
A
1) Bleeding associated with excessive fibrinolysis (e.g. in surgery, dental extraction, obstetric disorders)
2) Menorrhagia
3) Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
4) Thrombolytic overdos
3
Q
which drug is used in the management of haemophilia and von Willebrand’s disease?
A
Desmopressin
4
Q
what is a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A
uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain. It’s a very serious condition and can be fatal.
5
Q
What drug is used in the treatment of a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A
Nimodipine- Dihydropyridine CCB
2.0 cardiovascular system
flashcards
Decks in class (30)
# Cards
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Arrhythmias 1 : Atrial fibrillation27
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Arrhythmias 2: Atral flutter12
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Anti-arrhythmic drugs overview23
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Digoxin (High risk)16
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Amiodarone (High risk)17
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Bleeding disorders5
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Thromboembolism- VTE prophylaxis, Surgical patients, Medical patients20
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Thromboembolism- Thromboprophylaxis in pregnancy15
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Management of stroke15
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Oral anticoagulants23
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Parenteral anticoagulants9
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Antiplatelet drugs22
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Aspirin and clopidogrel20
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Acute coronary syndrome 2 Fibronolytic drugs and Nitrates19
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Heparins15
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DOACs11
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Warfarin (High Risk)15
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Hypertension 1/224
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Hypertension 2/219
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Antihypertensive drugs 1 - vasodilators RAS, B-blockers30
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Anti-hypertensive drugs 2 - CCB's, Thiazides & related29
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Antihypertensive drugs 3- ACEi, ARB's17
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Heart failure18
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Hyperlipidaemia25
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Statins, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates22
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Myocardial ischemia -Stable angina11
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Acute coronary syndromes 1 and antiplatelet drugs20
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation8
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Oedema and diuretics21
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Peripheral vascular disease9
