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Glowacki & Sommers RCIS Review Notecards Certified RCIS Exam Prep Flashcards 100% Correct & Updated What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0 Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia CORRECT ANSWER Name some antiplatelet medications? ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet CORRECT ANSWER If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? Use as a small amount of contrast as possible Pre-procedure fluid hydration 3 mL/kg CORRECT ANSWER How does heparin prevent clot formation? Heparin prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin Heparin combines with antithrombin to make it more effective CORRECT ANSWER What is the action of Reopro? Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa receptors CORRECT ANSWER INR measures the levels of which drug? Coumadin CORRECT ANSWER Lovenox impacts what? Antithrombin and Factor Xa CORRECT ANSWER What might be the medication of choice for SVT? Adenosine CORRECT ANSWER What short acting benzodiazepine is commonly used in the cath lab for sedation? Versed - Midazolam CORRECT ANSWER What is a quick and easy way to check a patients clotting time after being given heparin? ACT CORRECT ANSWER How does Plavix act? Plavix turns off