Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Peter Foulser  

Theme: Pharmacological Agents in Haemostasis

OPTION LIST

A	Abciximab	I	Stop Warfarin for 1-2 days
B	Alteplase	J	Stop Warfarin, give FFP
C	Aspirin	K	Tranexamic acid
D	Clopidogrel	L	Unfractionated Heparin
E	Dabigatran	M	Warfarin
F	Fondaparinux	N
G	LMW Heparin	O
H	Stop Warfarin, give 1-5mg Vit K	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. A 64yo lady is accidentally given an overdose of this drug. It is reversed with protamine sulphate.

2. A 54yo man at risk of thromboembolic and atherothrombotic events is prescribed this ADP-receptor antagonist along with Aspirin

3. A 74yo man on Warfarin has an INR of 9

4. A 34yo women with menorrhagia is managed with this anti-fibrinolytic agent

5. This GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor can be used in the prevention of ischaemic complications in high risk patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention

ANSWERS

1. L

2. D

3. H

4. K

5. A