Anemia is a result of:
a. high hemoglobin concentration
b. low hemoglobin concentration
c. increased red blood cells
d. a and c are correct
Hematinic drugs work by increasing hemoglobin.
Iron is absorbed by the body whether iron stores are high or not.
Iron is stored as __________.
a. transferrin
b. hemosiderine
c. ferritin
d. b and c are correct
The greatest percentage of iron is stored in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
Vitamin B12 absorption is dependent on __________:
a. pancreatin
b. gastric acid
c. intrinsic factor
d. none of the above
When treating for a folic acid deficiency it is important to first rule out Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Enteric-coated iron results in lower iron absorption.
Erythropoietin is normally formed in the kidneys in response to low blood oxygen.
Which drug class reduces the ability of blood clots?
a. anti-lipemics
b. anti-coagulants
c. erythropoietin agents
d. all the above are correct
Which anti-coagulant class is used for clot prevention in hip/knee replacement surgery?
heparin
oral anti-coagulants
anti-platelets
thrombin inhibitors
factor Xa inhibitors
Which is the correct order of blood coagulation?
chemical mediators released > platelets adhere to injured site > fibrin plug forms > platelet plug forms
platelets adhere to injured site > release chemical mediators > platelet plug forms > fibrin plug forms
platelets adhere to injured site > fibrin plug forms > chemical mediators released > platelet plug forms
Into which class does Warfarin fall?
INR stands for __________ and is used to monitor __________.
International Normalized Ratio; Coumadin
International Nonvalent Ratio; Coumadin
International Nonplasmatic Ratio; Warfarin
International Normalized Rating; Warfarin
Warfarin is rat poison.
Into which class does aspirin fall?
After taking an aspirin, for how long are platelets unable to clot?
1 day
2 day
their entire life span
platelets are not affected by aspirin
Which class of drugs helps in cleaving fibrin?
Pre-existing clots/thrombi can be dissolved with __________ drugs.
anti-platelet
thrombolytic
Besides bleeding, another adverse effect of thrombolytic drugs is __________.
an allergic response
nausea and vomiting
gastrointestinal upset
a recurrent headache
