Screening Tests

Question 1

What is the QRISK3 Score used for?

Answer 1

Estimates an individuals risk of cardiovascular disease over the following 10 years

Question 2

What is the CHA2-DS2-VASc score used for?

Answer 2

The necessity of anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with AF

Question 3

What score warrants anticoagulation in a CHA2-DS2-VASc?

Answer 3

2 or more

Question 4

What is the HAS-BLED score used for?

Answer 4

Assess 1-year risk of major bleeding in patients taking anticoagulants

Question 5

What HAS-BLED score indicate high risk and advises caution?

Answer 5

3 or more

Question 6

What is the ABCD2 score used for?

Answer 6

Risk of stroke after TIA and the appropriate follow-up

Question 7

What are the actions of different scores of ABCD2?

Answer 7

• More than 4 = TIA clinic within 24 hours

- Less than 4 = TIA clinic within a week

Question 8

What is the FRAX risk score used for?

Answer 8

To estimate an individuals ten-year osteoporotic fracture risk

Question 9

What is Well’s Risk Score used for?

Answer 9

The risk of DVT at presentation

Question 10

What Well’s score indicates a DVT is likely?

Answer 10

More than 3