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Which factor would not increase the Wells Score for PE in the context of VTE risk assessment?
Which factor would not increase the Wells Score for PE in the context of VTE risk assessment?
- Heart Rate >100bpm (correct)
- Malignancy treatment in the last 6 months
- Hemoptysis
- Previous DVT or PE
What is the purpose of assessing bleeding risk prior to starting anticoagulation for VTE?
What is the purpose of assessing bleeding risk prior to starting anticoagulation for VTE?
- To determine the patient's platelet count
- To predict the risk of extension of the clot (correct)
- To decide on the duration of anticoagulation
- To prevent potentially fatal embolization of the clot
What is considered a moderate risk of bleeding in relationship to the duration of the anticoagulation for VTE?
What is considered a moderate risk of bleeding in relationship to the duration of the anticoagulation for VTE?
- 2 risk factors
- 0 risk factors
- 1 risk factor (correct)
- 3 risk factors
In the context of VTE, which situation would be an indication for outpatient care rather than inpatient treatment?
In the context of VTE, which situation would be an indication for outpatient care rather than inpatient treatment?
In the context of anticoagulation therapy for VTE, what are considered absolute contraindications to anticoagulation?
In the context of anticoagulation therapy for VTE, what are considered absolute contraindications to anticoagulation?
When considering anticoagulant therapy for VTE, which factor should be a primary concern?
When considering anticoagulant therapy for VTE, which factor should be a primary concern?
Why is it important to involve the patient and family in the decision-making process regarding anticoagulation therapy for VTE?
Why is it important to involve the patient and family in the decision-making process regarding anticoagulation therapy for VTE?
What should be a significant consideration when assessing the risk of bleeding in VTE patients?
What should be a significant consideration when assessing the risk of bleeding in VTE patients?
In treating an unstable PE, what should be the initial focus of management?
In treating an unstable PE, what should be the initial focus of management?
Which is a key goal of anticoagulation therapy for VTE?
Which is a key goal of anticoagulation therapy for VTE?
What is the most common preventable cause of hospital-related death?
What is the most common preventable cause of hospital-related death?
Who is at a greater risk for VTE according to the text?
Who is at a greater risk for VTE according to the text?
When is the incidence of VTE the highest?
When is the incidence of VTE the highest?
Which group of patients have an increased risk of developing a VTE, even with prophylactic therapy?
Which group of patients have an increased risk of developing a VTE, even with prophylactic therapy?
What percentage of VTEs occur within 3 months following hospitalization?
What percentage of VTEs occur within 3 months following hospitalization?
When should anticoagulation therapy be initiated for VTE?
When should anticoagulation therapy be initiated for VTE?
Which condition indicates a low-risk PE allowing for treatment at home?
Which condition indicates a low-risk PE allowing for treatment at home?
What level of care is typically needed for intractable pain or complete venous obstruction due to DVT?
What level of care is typically needed for intractable pain or complete venous obstruction due to DVT?
Who should be anticoagulated according to the provided text?
Who should be anticoagulated according to the provided text?
What defines 'low risk' in the context of PE treatment at home?
What defines 'low risk' in the context of PE treatment at home?
When can parenteral anticoagulants be started empirically in persons with an intermittent risk of VTE?
When can parenteral anticoagulants be started empirically in persons with an intermittent risk of VTE?
What is recommended for persons with a high risk of bleeding at 3 months?
What is recommended for persons with a high risk of bleeding at 3 months?
Why are many bleeding risk scores related to anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation not necessarily applicable for VTE patients?
Why are many bleeding risk scores related to anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation not necessarily applicable for VTE patients?
What is recommended for persons with a low risk of bleeding at 3 months?
What is recommended for persons with a low risk of bleeding at 3 months?
What is the general recommendation for persons with an intermittent risk of bleeding at 3 months?
What is the general recommendation for persons with an intermittent risk of bleeding at 3 months?
What is the most common VTE risk factor among patients undergoing major surgery?
What is the most common VTE risk factor among patients undergoing major surgery?
Which condition is NOT listed as a risk factor for VTE development?
Which condition is NOT listed as a risk factor for VTE development?
Which type of thrombosis is classified as a Proximal DVT?
Which type of thrombosis is classified as a Proximal DVT?
Which surgery duration is NOT associated with an increased risk of VTE according to the text?
Which surgery duration is NOT associated with an increased risk of VTE according to the text?
Which of the following conditions is part of the Virchow Triad associated with VTE development?
Which of the following conditions is part of the Virchow Triad associated with VTE development?
What is a common misconception about superficial thrombi?
What is a common misconception about superficial thrombi?
Which type of DVT poses half the risk of causing a PE compared to proximal DVTs?
Which type of DVT poses half the risk of causing a PE compared to proximal DVTs?
What proportion of symptomatic DVTs are typically located in the proximal veins?
What proportion of symptomatic DVTs are typically located in the proximal veins?
What is a characteristic of distal DVTs that distinguishes them from proximal DVTs?
What is a characteristic of distal DVTs that distinguishes them from proximal DVTs?
Which physical finding is NOT commonly associated with DVT?
Which physical finding is NOT commonly associated with DVT?
What percentage of distal DVTs are likely to extend to the proximal vein within the first two weeks of diagnosis?
What percentage of distal DVTs are likely to extend to the proximal vein within the first two weeks of diagnosis?
What is a common clinical finding in about 40% of DVT cases but is considered unreliable?
What is a common clinical finding in about 40% of DVT cases but is considered unreliable?
What is characteristic of non-extending distal DVTs in relation to PEs?
What is characteristic of non-extending distal DVTs in relation to PEs?
