Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MAAMED
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Apply the principles of safe medication administration for anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytic medications.
Recall indications and contraindications for anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytic medications.
Identify complications, side effects, and reversal agents for anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytic medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytic Medications
Meet Feray
Overview of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics
Blood Clot Formation Sequence
The Coagulation Cascade
Hemostasis
Coagulation Testing
Nonpharmacological Treatment of Blood Clots
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Anticoagulants
Overview of Anticoagulants
Indications
Types of Anticoagulants
Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
Monitoring
Side Effects and Adverse Effects
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Synthetic Pentasaccharide
Warfarin
DOACs
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Antiplatelets
Overview of Antiplatelets
Aspirin
P2Y12 Antagonists
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT)
Other Antiplatelets
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Thrombolytics
Overview of Thrombolytics
Indications
Monitoring
Reversal Agents
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaway
Section 5: Safety
Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Safety
Safe Administration
Signs of Abnormal or Dangerous Bleeding
Basic Bleeding Precautions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.