Pharmacology (HLTH 310) Anticoagulants, Bleeding Risks, and Exam Review
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Pharmacology (HLTH 310) | Exam Review

Overview
An exam review on anticoagulants, bleeding risk assessment, reversal strategies, and safety monitoring students are tested on.

Key topics
•anticoagulant classes and indications
•bleeding risk signs and symptoms
•monitoring parameters and labs
•reversal agents and safety teaching

Suggested study tasks
•match drug class to monitoring and reversal
•identify bleeding red flags from a case
•write a patient safety checklist

Common pitfalls
•confusing anticoagulants with antiplatelets
•missing key drug interactions
•ignoring renal function considerations for dosing