Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ASVTP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the physiological states of coagulation.
Identify anticoagulation agents used in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for the prevention of acute strokes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cerebral Perfusion and Ischemic Strokes
Cerebral Perfusion
Ischemic Stroke
Review
Summary
Section 3: Coagulation
Introduction
Thrombus vs. Embolus
Platelet Response to Vascular Injury
Blood Coagulation
Anticoagulants
Review
Summary
Section 4: Heparins
Introduction
Properties of Heparin
Biochemical Mechanism of Heparin Action
Therapeutic Use
Protamine Sulfate
Review
Summary
Section 5: Warfarin
Introduction
Biochemical Mechanism of Action of Warfarin
Therapeutic Use
Adverse Effects
Vitamin K
Review
Summary
Section 6: Hirudins
Biochemical Mechanism of Action of Hirudins
Properties of Hirudins
Therapeutic Use
Review
Summary
Section 7: Peptidomimetics
Properties of Peptidomimetics
Biochemical Mechanism of Action of Peptidomimetics
Therapeutic Use
Adverse Effects
Review
Summary
Section 8: Factor Xa Inhibitors
Properties of Factor Xa Inhibitors
Therapeutic Use
Adverse Effects
Review
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Instructor: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.