VTE Treatment and Inferior Vena Cava Filters
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What is the primary function of filters in relation to blood clots?

  • To promote blood flow
  • To prevent bleeding
  • To dissolve blood clots
  • To trap clots and permit filtration (correct)
  • What is the recommended duration of initial anticoagulant therapy for VTE?

  • At least 6 months
  • Usually 5-10 days (correct)
  • At least 1 month
  • Up to 3 months
  • Which of the following is NOT a bleeding precaution for anticoagulant therapy?

  • Taking aspirin (correct)
  • Using an electric razor
  • Limiting needle sticks
  • Humidifying O2
  • What is the purpose of nursing management in anticoagulant therapy?

    <p>To implement bleeding precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following supplements should a patient on anticoagulant therapy avoid?

    <p>Fish oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time frame for administering the initial dose of anticoagulant therapy to surgical patients?

    <p>No earlier than 6 hours postoperatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anticoagulants does not require routine coagulation tests for monitoring or dosage adjustments?

    <p>Dabigatran (Pradaxa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of inserting a vena cava filter in patients with recurrent deep vein thrombosis?

    <p>To prevent pulmonary embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following thrombolytic agents is used to treat pulmonary embolism?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when using anticoagulant therapy in patients with renal dysfunction?

    <p>Risk of bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anticoagulants is associated with an increased risk of thrombocytopenia?

    <p>Xarelto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary laboratory value monitored when administering unfractionated heparin?

    <p>Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) in seconds?

    <p>25-35</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary sign of bleeding to monitor for in a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the immune reaction to heparin that results in a severe reduction in platelet count and paradoxical increase in thrombosis?

    <p>Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of monitoring the Complete Blood Count (CBC) in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy?

    <p>To monitor for bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy to report signs of bleeding to the healthcare provider?

    <p>To prevent further bleeding or complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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