DVT

Question 1

What are symptoms of dvt

Answer 1

Swelling / edema of leg
Pain
Warmth
Tenderness

Question 2

Diagnosed of DVT

Answer 2

ULTRA sound
D dimer test
Venous geography

Question 3

Non pharmacological therapy of dvt

Answer 3

Compression stocken
Moving around
Surgery - thrombectomy and for PE embolectomy

Question 4

What is PTT

Answer 4

Partial thromboplastin time
The time it take for your blood to cloth
Normal rage 1.5 to 2.5

Question 5

How do you treat excessive bleeding in when giving UFH

Answer 5

PROTAMINE SULPHATE
1 mg / 100 unit IV over 10 mins

Question 6

What is HIT and how is it treated

Answer 6

Heparin Induced Thumbocytopenia low platelets count as a result of UFH treated by discontinuation of heparin then start a direct thrombin inhibitor.

Question 7

How do you treat excessive bleeding with low molecular weight heparin ex enaxaparin

Answer 7

Give protamin sulphate Iv 1mg to 1mg heparin

Question 8

Which direct anti-xa inhibitor drug can be use as prophylaxis for DVT after hip and knee replacement surgery

Answer 8

Xaralto ( Rivaroxaban ) 10 mg po of.

Question 9

Why is warfarin briedge with LMWH , UFH or Fondaparinox for five days

Answer 9

warfarin antithrombotic effect is not achieved until 8 to 15 days after initiation

Question 10

What is INR and why is it monitored while on warfarin

Answer 10

Measure how long it takes your blood to cloth .

international normalized ratio

2.0 to 3.0 normal rage

Low - increase risk of cloth

High - increase risk of bleeding

Question 11

What is the antidote for WARFARIN ?

Answer 11

Phenttonadione po < 2.5 mg if the INR 5 to 5 to 10 mg Iv slowly