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A 4-year-old child is seen in the emergency department with petechiae and a platelet count of 15 x 109/L. She has no previous history of bleeding problems. Three weeks earlier she had chicken pox.
C. The PT and aPTT evaluate the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways, respectively; prolongation of both tests indicates a deficiency of a factor common to both systems. D. Coagulation reactions are inhibited by a product released by leukocytes; this inhibitory activity becomes significant when the leukocyte count is greater than 20.0 x 109/L. B.
Advise patient to have lab tests such as PT or INR performed as ordered. Encourage patient not to smoke. Smoking increases drug metabolism, so warfarin dose may need to be increased.
C. The World Health Organization recommends reporting the INR on patients on stable oral anticoagulant therapy. D. A therapeutic INR for a patient on Coumadin® is between 2.0 and 3.0, but may be higher depending on the cause of the patient's underlying disease state. A. INR is dependent on reagents and instrumentation used. 39.
Excessive bleeding, or hemorrhage, can occur from any area of the body even if the warfarin is having the desired (rather than an excessive) effect, and people on warfarin should report any falls or accidents, as well as signs or symptoms of bleeding or unusual bruising.
For this reason, if you take Coumadin, you must go for regular blood tests that will measure how long it takes for your blood to clot. The test is called prothrombin time test, or protime (PT). The result of the PT is reported as the International Normalized Ratio (INR).
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: pain, swelling, or discomfort, bleeding from a cut that does not stop in the usual amount of time, nosebleeds or bleeding from your gums, coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, unusual bleeding or bruising, ...
The INR is the KEY test result that health-care providers use to monitor warfarin therapy. Doctors no longer rely on the PT level [prothrombin test] test to make decisions about warfarin dosing and monitoring. The optimal INR range for most indications for warfarin therapy is 2 to 3.
Warfarin (also known under the brand name Coumadin), a blood thinner that has been around for decades, can trigger a range of side effects. Some of the side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. The most common side effect — bleeding — can be life-threatening.
The prothrombin time (PT) and the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) are laboratory tests commonly used to monitor warfarin and heparin, respectively. These two tests depend highly on the combination of reagent and instrument utilized.
Signs and symptomsbleeding that takes a long time to stop (this includes nose bleeds, bleeding from your gums, bleeding from cuts and scrapes and menstrual periods)severe unexplained bruising, or bruising that gets bigger.red or dark coloured urine.red or black bowel motions.coughing blood.dark or blood-stained vomit.More items...
The same action of warfarin that prevents blood clotting can result in bleeding. Warfarin treatment is a careful balance. Certain things can alter levels of the drug in the body, increasing the risk of bleeding.
As an anticoagulant, warfarin works by interfering with the body's clot forming process, not by “thinning” the blood but by increasing the time it takes for blood to clot. One of the side effects that people on warfarin need to be aware of is their higher risk of developing bruises.
PT/INR too low- A low INR means indicates the patient's anticoagulation dose is too low and their blood is clotting too quickly putting them at risk for a blood clot. Symptoms of a low INR- Patients may not always know if their INR levels are too low until they experience symptoms of a clot, either DVT, PE or CVA.
If the INR is too high, you are at increased risk of bleeding. But the INR will usually come back down into the right range when you skip a couple doses of your medication. If you develop bleeding while your INR is too high, it can be life-threatening.
When the INR is higher than the recommended range, it means that your blood clots more slowly than desired, and a lower INR means your blood clots more quickly than desired.
PTT is still being used to monitor standard heparin therapy. Warfarin (Coumadin ®) anticoagulation therapy—the PTT is not used to monitor warfarin therapy, but PTT may be prolonged by warfarin at high dose. Typically, the prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR) is used to monitor warfarin therapy.
Why do I need a PT/INR test? You may need this test if you are taking warfarin on a regular basis. The test helps make sure you are taking the right dose. If you are not taking warfarin, you may need this test if you have symptoms of a bleeding or clotting disorder.
Tell anyone providing medical or dental care that you are taking warfarin. Eat about the same amount of vitamin K-containing foods each week, as these foods can affect the way warfarin works. If you forget to take a pill, DO NOT take a double dose. Take the missed dose as soon as possible on the same day.
An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking warfarin for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung.
ASA is used for primary prevention of myocardial infarction (MI) in men and in women older than 65 years. Aspirin for primary prevention may be used in women ages 55 to 79 years when the potential benefit of a reduction in MI outweighs the potential harm of increased GI hemorrhage. This patient has no previous history of MI, ...
A P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist is used as secondary prevention. This patient should not begin taking ASA unless her risk factors change, or until she is 65 years old. A patient who is taking clopidogrel [Plavix] calls the nurse to report black, tarry stools and coffee-ground emesis. The nurse will tell the patient to:
Enoxaparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin and is used in situations requiring rapid onset of anticoagulant effects , such as massive DVT. Aspirin, clopidogrel, and warfarin are useful for primary prevention but are not used when rapid anticoagulation is required.
When alteplase is given within 2 hours after symptom onset, the death rate for MI has been shown to be 5.4%, compared with 9.4% if given 4 to 6 hours after symptom onset. ASA may be given at the first sign of MI; it is not necessary to wait for cardiac enzyme results.
Warfarin is not useful for treating existing thromboses or for emergencies because the onset of action is delayed. Heparin has a shorter half-life and has more side effects. Warfarin does not prevent platelet aggregation. A patient is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
The warfarin dose should be increased if the patient begins taking carbamazepine. Decreasing the dose of carbamazepine is not indicated.
Heparin overdose may cause hemorrhage, which can be characterized by low blood pressure, tachycardia, and lumbar pain. Protamine sulfate should be given, and the heparin should be discontinued. An aPTT may be drawn later to monitor the effectiveness of protamine sulfate.