AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream Questions And Answers

AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from
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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.

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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?




AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream • International Normalized Ratio

(INR)




AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream




What is required before the pharmacy can dispense Warfarin?