NR571 midterm DVT UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Treatment of cardiomyopathy is treated essentially in the same manner as CHF. tailored to Heart Association
functional class of HF severity.
time frame for treatment in acute pericarditis NSAIDs should be prescribed and taken regularly (every 8 hours) for a maximum
of two weeks. Colchicine should be continued for three months.
, Pericarditis the inflammation of the pericardium—a double-layered membrane that encloses
the heart, cardiac fat, and coronary vessels.
Chronic pericarditis caused by autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma, lupus, or rheumatoid
arthritis.
Peripheral artery disease a cardiovascular condition characterized by the loss of blood flow to the
extremities, skin of the affected area may also lose or change color, completely
block blood flow to the lower limbs (critical limb ischemia).
cause of PAD caused by the buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) in arteries supplying the lower
limbs.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) an umbrella term that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary
embolism (PE)
Distal DVTs isolated to the veins in the calf
classified according to onset: DVT < 14 days = Acute
15-27 days = Sub-acute
> 28 days = Chronic
Hypercoagulability(pathophysiological states VTE) Hereditary & non-hereditary coagulopathies, Autoimmune disorders (SLE, RA,
hyperthyroidism, IBD, etc.), Estrogen (OCPs, HRT, etc.)
Vascular Damage(pathophysiological states VTE) Smoking, Atherosclerotic plaque, Prolonged elevated BP, Femoral line
catheterization, Surgery
Venous Stasis(pathophysiological states VTE) Prolonged immobility or hospitalization, Obesity,
Paralysis of lower extremities, Pregnancy & until 12 wks. postpartum, Malignancy &
chemotherapy
Differentials for DVT cellulitis, injury, baker's cyst, and superficial thrombophlebitis
Risk factors for VTE recent surgery, long travel, medication use, comorbidities, hereditary
coagulopathies, and malignancies are
characteristics of DVT complaints of unilateral pain, swelling, or redness to the affected extremity and
although rare, bilateral DVTs can exist
Post-thrombotic syndrome associated with chronic DVT and may include dependent edema with prolonged
standing, itching, "aching," or ulcerations.
Wells DVT score should be used to evaluate patients with suspected 1st-time acute DVT, not as
useful in predicting hospitalized patients with DVT.
venous compression ultrasound testing which is the first-line imaging test to diagnose or exclude clots. used to distinguish
acute from chronic DVT
Treatment of cardiomyopathy is treated essentially in the same manner as CHF. tailored to Heart Association
functional class of HF severity.
time frame for treatment in acute pericarditis NSAIDs should be prescribed and taken regularly (every 8 hours) for a maximum
of two weeks. Colchicine should be continued for three months.
, Pericarditis the inflammation of the pericardium—a double-layered membrane that encloses
the heart, cardiac fat, and coronary vessels.
Chronic pericarditis caused by autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma, lupus, or rheumatoid
arthritis.
Peripheral artery disease a cardiovascular condition characterized by the loss of blood flow to the
extremities, skin of the affected area may also lose or change color, completely
block blood flow to the lower limbs (critical limb ischemia).
cause of PAD caused by the buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) in arteries supplying the lower
limbs.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) an umbrella term that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary
embolism (PE)
Distal DVTs isolated to the veins in the calf
classified according to onset: DVT < 14 days = Acute
15-27 days = Sub-acute
> 28 days = Chronic
Hypercoagulability(pathophysiological states VTE) Hereditary & non-hereditary coagulopathies, Autoimmune disorders (SLE, RA,
hyperthyroidism, IBD, etc.), Estrogen (OCPs, HRT, etc.)
Vascular Damage(pathophysiological states VTE) Smoking, Atherosclerotic plaque, Prolonged elevated BP, Femoral line
catheterization, Surgery
Venous Stasis(pathophysiological states VTE) Prolonged immobility or hospitalization, Obesity,
Paralysis of lower extremities, Pregnancy & until 12 wks. postpartum, Malignancy &
chemotherapy
Differentials for DVT cellulitis, injury, baker's cyst, and superficial thrombophlebitis
Risk factors for VTE recent surgery, long travel, medication use, comorbidities, hereditary
coagulopathies, and malignancies are
characteristics of DVT complaints of unilateral pain, swelling, or redness to the affected extremity and
although rare, bilateral DVTs can exist
Post-thrombotic syndrome associated with chronic DVT and may include dependent edema with prolonged
standing, itching, "aching," or ulcerations.
Wells DVT score should be used to evaluate patients with suspected 1st-time acute DVT, not as
useful in predicting hospitalized patients with DVT.
venous compression ultrasound testing which is the first-line imaging test to diagnose or exclude clots. used to distinguish
acute from chronic DVT
