Quiz 2 Flashcards
(27 cards)
T/F. Heparin induced thrombocytopenia happens when heparin has the reverse effect on the blood and results in increased clotting.
True
Lovenox is also referred to as:
A. Low molecular weight Coumadin
B. Low molecular weight Heparin
C. Pradaxa
D. None of the above
B. Low molecular weight Heparin
T/F. Heparin and Coumadin dissolve thrombus.
False
The term “lyse” means
A. to stop progressing
B. To grow
C. To dissolve
D. None of the above
C. To dissolve
Vitamin ________ decreases the effects of Coumadin.
K
T/F. The effects of Coumadin last longer than the effects of Heparin.
True
In May-Thurner Syndrome, the _______________ is compressed by the ________________.
Left Common Iliac Vein, Right Common Iliac Artery
The surgical removal of a thrombus from a vein is called
A. Anticoagulation
B. Thrombolysis
C. Thrombectomy
D. None of the above
C. Thrombectomy
Venous hypertension occurs when
A. the valves are competent
B. there is a decrease in venous pressure
C. There is an increase in venous pressure
D. the patient coughs
C. there is an increase in venous pressure
What percentage of people who have a history of DVT will get venous insufficiency?
A. 80%
B. 40%
C. 20%
D. 70%
A. 80%
List three risk factors for venous insufficiency:
DVT history, Pregnancy, Long periods of standing or sitting
Post phlebitic syndrom occurs
A. after a venous thrombosis
B. Secondary to ulceration of the skin
C. When venous valves are dysfunctional
D. Both a and c
D. Both a and c
Where does venous stasis and ulceration occur?
Gaiter Area
List three physical characteristics of phlegmasia cerulean dolens.
Blue skin pigmentation, Skin cool to touch, Swelling
Why is a vena cava filter placed?
To prevent PE for a patient that is at risk for DVT
When a patient has phlegmasia alba dolens, what color is the effected leg?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Black
D. White
D. White
T/F. When a patient has venous gangrene only some toes will be effected.
False
What is the term used when a patient is given anticoagulation because they are at a high risk for DVT?
A. Prophylactically
B. Preventatively
C. Routinely
D. Both a and b
D. Both Prophylactically and Preventatively
Anticoagulation is given to prevent
A. Propagation of DVT
B. Embolization of DVT
C. Extension of DVT
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The most common oral anticoagulation is
A. Warfarin
B. Heparin
C. Lovenox
D. Eliquis
A. Warfarin
Two main differences between the newer oral anticoagulants versus Coumadin is
- Not as long on/ off period
- No food interactions
(Less Monitoring required)
The most common thrombolytic is
A. Tissue plasminogen assimilator
B. Tissue plasminogen activator
C. Tissue plasminogen accumulator
D. None of the above
B. Tissue plasminogen activator
In May-Thurner Syndrome, treatment may include thrombosis and placement of a stent in the:
A. L EIV
B. L CIV
C. R CIA
D. R CIV
B. Left common iliac vein
T/F. Plegmasia cerulean dolens may occur when there is an acute iliofemoral DVT
True
