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?

To implement bleeding precautions Signup and view all the answers

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

Fish oil Signup and view all the answers

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

No earlier than 6 hours postoperatively Signup and view all the answers

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

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Risk of bleeding Signup and view all the answers

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

Xarelto Signup and view all the answers

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

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Signup and view all the answers

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

25-35 Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above 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?

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Signup and view all the answers

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

To monitor for bleeding 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?

To prevent further bleeding or complications Signup and view all the answers

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