Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, pharmacology nursing NCLEX review in only 4 minutes. Learn the key concepts you'll want to remember about the anticoagulant class of medications for nursing school and nursing practice. Quiz: https://www.registerednursern.com/ant... Anticoagulant medications can be used to treat things such as blood clots, DVTs, pulmonary embolism, and more. Common blood thinners include heparin, low molecular weight heparin (enoxaparin), warfarin, rivaroxaban, apixaban, and dabigatran. This video will cover common anticoagulant medications, briefly summarize how they work, explain common side effects and the role of the nurse in providing education and monitoring the patient. More pharmacology reviews: • Nursing Pharmacology #nursing #pharmacology #anticoagulants Join this channel to get access to perks: / @registerednursern Website: https://www.registerednursern.com/ More Videos: • Dopamine IV Drip Calculation & Nursing Con... Nursing Gear: https://teespring.com/stores/register... Instagram: / registerednursern_com Facebook: / registerednurserns Twitter: / nursesrn Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews: • NCLEX Study Strategies Fluid & Electrolytes: • Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing Nursing Skills: • Nursing Skills Videos