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AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the antidote for Heparin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - • Protamine sulfate • Sometimes reasonable to just stop the medication (Heparin) since it has a short half- life. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream How much protamine sulfate should be given as an antidote for Heparin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - • 50 mg, 1 mg per 100 units Heparin. 2Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream How fast is protamine sulfate administered? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - • 50 mg slowly over 10-15 min. • No more than 50mg in a 10 min period. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What is the recommended frequency for monitoring of labs for heparin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - • SubQ: Platelet counts should be checked every 2-3 days throughout subcutaneous Heparin Therapy. • Intermittent IV: PTT/Heparin anti-Xa assay level 30 min before each dose during initial therapy with periodic follow up. • Continuous IV: PTT/Heparin anti-Xa assay Q6H during early therapy. 3Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What is Warfarin/Coumadin used for? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - • Long-term anticoagulation to prevent formation of blood clots. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What labs are monitored when giving Warfarin?