VTE and VHD

Which of the following is NOT a component of Virchow's Triad?

• Venous Stasis

• Hypercoagulability

• Vascular Injury

• Decreased Platelet Count

Which of the following factors is considered antithrombotic?

• Exposed subendothelium

• Tissue Factor

• Heparin Sulfate

• Platelet Activating Factor

Which of the following is a major risk factor for venous thromoembolism?

• High HDL Levels

• Increased Physical Activity

• Major Surgery

• Young Age

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of deep vein thrombosis?

• Leg swelling

• Palpable cord in the leg

• Hemoptysis

• Unilateral leg edema

According to the Wells Criteria, a score greater than which number is indicative of a high probability of Pulmonary Embolism?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic method for VTE prevention?

• Aspirin therapy

• Graduated compression stockings

• Clopidogrel

• Heparin

Which of the following is a low molecular weight heparin?

• Unfractionated heparin

• Dabigatran

• Enoxaparin

• Warfarin

What is the main advantage of low molecular weight heparin over unfractionated heparin?

• Higher risk of HIT

• More predictable anticoagulant response

• Requires more frequent monitoring

• Has a longer half-life than DOACs

Which pharmacologic agent directly inhibits Factor IIa?

• Rivaroxaban

• Apixaban

• Dabigatran

• Enoxaparin

Which anticoagulant is recommended for patients with mechanical mitral valves?

• Apixaban

• Rivaroxaban

• Warfarin

• Dabigatran