HIT Risk Factors

Question 1

What are the risk factors for developing HIT?

Answer 1

Source of heparin
Type of heparin used 
Patient population
Duration of exposure
Route of Administration

Question 2

Source of heparin at greater risk of developing HIT?

Answer 2

Bovine

Question 3

Which type of heparin product has a greater risk of developing HIT?

Answer 3

Unfractionated Heparin

Question 4

True or False

If HIT develops for UFH, LMWH can be used instead.

Answer 4

False. Antibodies cross react

Question 5

True or False

Medical and Obstetric patients are at greater risk for developing HIT

Answer 5

False. Surgical patients are at greater risk

Question 6

True or False

Longer exposure = higher risk

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which route of administration has a higher risk of developing HIT?

Answer 7

IV has a higher risk than SQ