AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream Exam Questions and Answers 2024

AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream Exam Questions and Answers 2024 What is the antidote for Heparin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • 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 - Answer- • 50 mg, 1 mg per 100 units Heparin. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream How fast is protamine sulfate administered? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • 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 - Answer- • 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. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What is Warfarin/Coumadin used for? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • Long-term anticoagulation to prevent formation of blood clots. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What labs are monitored when giving Warfarin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • International Normalized Ratio (INR) AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What is required before the pharmacy can dispense Warfarin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • PT/INR before dispense for a baseline. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What general things may affect patients while on Warfarin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • ↑: Medications • ↑: Alcohol: > 3 drinks per day • ↓: Food rich in vitamin K and dietary supplements • ↑: Vitamin E > 1,000 IU per day. AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream What medications may enhance the effects of Warfarin? AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - Answer- • levothyroxine (Synthroid) • metronidazole (Flagyl) • digoxin (Lanoxin)