Course Code: REL-PAC-0-NCAAM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify the therapeutic benefit and appropriate management of common antithrombotic medications.
Apply principles of safe drug administration related to anticoagulants and antiplatelets.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Anticoagulants
Background
Blood Clot Formation Sequence
Anticoagulants
Unfractionated Heparin
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Warfarin
Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Antiplatelets
Aspirin
ADP Blockers
Protease-Activated Receptor Inhibitor (PAR-1)
Glycoprotein Platelet Inhibitors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Thrombolytics
Key Takeaway
Section 5: Safety
Safe Administration
Review
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: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing 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.