NURS 3664 Study Guide - Final Guide: Fondaparinux, Uric Acid, Factor X
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Cad vs pvd be able to distinguish between them. Cad-understand the flow, values, ventricles, electrical conduction system . What do these look like- symptoms and treatment. Know all the anticoagulants and their reversal agents. Remember that anticoagulation when you have a clot tissue is dying and anticoagulant is what will dissolve the clot and save that tissue. Pedal pulses, color, temperature of lower extremities, know about compartment syndrome. Recognize when something reaches emergency call the physician. Monitor pt/inr daily until stabilized then can check q week, then q month. Need to start coumadin several days before d/cing heparin to reach a therapeutic pt/inr level. 2. 5-3. 5 for patients at high risk for clots. Usually withhold or lower dose of coumadin if patient has high inr or bleeding. May need ffp (clotting factors) for quick reversal. Everything there is to know- complications, levels, interactions. Which lab value is associated with which anticoag.
