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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Hyperglycemia (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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