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Adults II - cardiac meds
antiplatelets
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Medical
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06/22/2008

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Term
What are the 2 most commonly used antiplatelets?
Definition

ASA

Plavix

Term
What is the action of an antiplatelet med?
Definition

inhibit platelet aggregation

prevent platelet binding

Term

To prevent thromboembolism post MI, give this...

Definition
Plavix
Term
What med is given when ASA is not tolerated?
Definition
Plavix
Term
What is the primary antiplatelet that is used the prevention/treatment of CAD?
Definition
ASA
Term
How many mg. of ASA can sustain and antiplatelet effect?
Definition
81 mg.
Term
What can be ordered if your pt cannot tolerate pure ASA?
Definition
enteric-coated ASA
Term
When do you NOT give antiplatelets?
Definition

In pts with severe R/F bleeding

 

(peptic ulcer, thrombocytopenia, hemopoietic)

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