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WorksheetsVenous Thromboembolism
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
Incidence of VTE almost doubles each decade after age
(a)
1. VTE risk factors include: (Check all that apply.)
Hormone Replacement Therapy meds
Acute medical illness
Immobility
Trauma
Cancer
The severity of pain correlates with the size of the thrombus.
True
False
Which lab test tests for a fibrin degradation product?
ESR
Doppler
D-dimer
CBC
A D-dimer can be used as a sole diagnostic test. A Doppler is not necessary for diagnosis if the d-dimer is positive.
True
False
What is the gold standard used to diagnose DVT?
Ultrasonography
D-dimer
Venography
Venography is an expensive, invasive test that carries the risk of anaphylaxis and nephrotoxicity
True
False
Which of the following is true regarding ultrasonography? Select all that apply.
Non-invasive
Commonly used for DVT diagnosis
Not commonly used for DVT diagnosis
Cannot detect small blood clots in distal veins
Can detect small blood clots in distal veins
If a patient's assessment indicates DVT but a doppler does not show DVT, what is your next step?
Check for Homan's sign.
Check lab tests
Do an invasive test (such as angiography or venography).
Nothing, if the Doppler is negative there is no need to go further.
Heparin dissolves clots.
True
False
Long term use of UFH can cause? (Check all that apply.)
Alopecia
Hyperkalemia
Osteoporosis
If platelets decrease, 50% from baseline or fall below 240,000 then suspect HIT.
True
False
The doctor decides to give the patient an LMWH. What should we monitor?
APTT
Anti-factor Xa
Factor IIa
INR
