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What is the primary function of filters in relation to blood clots?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of nursing management in anticoagulant therapy?
Which of the following supplements should a patient on anticoagulant therapy avoid?
Which of the following supplements should a patient on anticoagulant therapy avoid?
What is the recommended time frame for administering the initial dose of anticoagulant therapy to surgical patients?
What is the recommended time frame for administering the initial dose of anticoagulant therapy to surgical patients?
Which of the following anticoagulants does not require routine coagulation tests for monitoring or dosage adjustments?
Which of the following anticoagulants does not require routine coagulation tests for monitoring or dosage adjustments?
What is the primary purpose of inserting a vena cava filter in patients with recurrent deep vein thrombosis?
What is the primary purpose of inserting a vena cava filter in patients with recurrent deep vein thrombosis?
Which of the following thrombolytic agents is used to treat pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following thrombolytic agents is used to treat pulmonary embolism?
What is the primary concern when using anticoagulant therapy in patients with renal dysfunction?
What is the primary concern when using anticoagulant therapy in patients with renal dysfunction?
Which of the following anticoagulants is associated with an increased risk of thrombocytopenia?
Which of the following anticoagulants is associated with an increased risk of thrombocytopenia?
What is the primary laboratory value monitored when administering unfractionated heparin?
What is the primary laboratory value monitored when administering unfractionated heparin?
What is the normal range of the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) in seconds?
What is the normal range of the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) in seconds?
What is the primary sign of bleeding to monitor for in a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy?
What is the primary sign of bleeding to monitor for in a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy?
What is the term for the immune reaction to heparin that results in a severe reduction in platelet count and paradoxical increase in thrombosis?
What is the term for the immune reaction to heparin that results in a severe reduction in platelet count and paradoxical increase in thrombosis?
What is the purpose of monitoring the Complete Blood Count (CBC) in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy?
What is the purpose of monitoring the Complete Blood Count (CBC) in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy?
What is the primary reason for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy to report signs of bleeding to the healthcare provider?
What is the primary reason for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy to report signs of bleeding to the healthcare provider?
