Week 1: Institutional Knowledge Review Quiz
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Which factor is NOT associated with unreliable GI absorption when considering IV-to-PO conversion?

  • Malabsorption syndrome
  • Bowel ileus or obstruction
  • Continuous NG suction
  • Endothelial injury (correct)
  • What is recommended as a minimum daily glucose intake during parenteral therapy?

  • 30-70 g
  • 20-50 g
  • 100-150 g
  • 50-100 g (correct)
  • In the context of VTE prophylaxis, which patient population typically has a higher risk of developing VTE?

  • ICU patients (correct)
  • Outpatient clinic patients
  • Pediatric patients
  • Inpatient psych patients
  • According to Virchow’s triad, which factor contributes to the risk of venous thromboembolism?

    <p>Endothelial injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of individualized risk:benefit analysis in the context of anticoagulation therapy?

    <p>To assess the risk and benefits tailored to each patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patients would typically be ruled out based on contraindications for anticoagulation therapy?

    <p>A patient who had spinal cord surgery 25 days ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is routine monitoring only needed with unfractionated heparin (UFH) and not with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)?

    <p>Because UFH has unpredictable pharmacokinetics and needs monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when deciding to convert from IV to PO therapy?

    <p>Cost-effectiveness and side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of unreliable GI absorption, which condition is NOT listed as a concern?

    <p>Uncontrolled constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common harm associated with VTE prophylaxis mentioned in the text?

    <p>Venous thromboembolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to Virchow’s triad for venous thromboembolism risk?

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

    When considering anticoagulation therapy contraindications, which patient population is typically excluded?

    <p>Patients with a history of hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a population-based approach to anticoagulation therapy?

    <p>It generally assumes benefit outweighs harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor would lead to ruling out a patient for anticoagulation therapy based on contraindications?

    <p>Active bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is routine monitoring only needed with unfractionated heparin (UFH) and not with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)?

    <p>LMWH has more predictable pharmacokinetics than UFH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines chronic kidney disease (CKD) in terms of duration according to the text?

    <p>3 or more months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter necessitates routine monitoring only with unfractionated heparin (UFH) and not with LMWH?

    <p>Every 2-3 days monitoring from day 4-14</p> Signup and view all the answers

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