General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the mechanism of action for fondaparinux? _____

DOACs can be restarted _____ after surgery

What is the mechanism of action for low molecular weight heparin? _____

Patients taking DOACs undergoing surgery with a high-risk of bleeding should stop taking the DOAC _____ prior to surgery

If clopidogrel must be stopped for surgery, it should be stopped _____ prior

Aspirin works by inhibiting _____

Vision loss from _____ diabetic retinopathy may result from complications (macular oedema, vitreous haemorrhage, tractional retinal detachment, neovascular glaucoma)

The reversal agent of apixaban is _____

_____ are a sign of mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

Patients who have had pupils dilated should NOT drive for _____ after

Hint: time