Author Question: Something is missing from the scenario. Based on his history, L.J. should have been taking an ... (Read 52 times)

bclement10

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Something is missing from the scenario. Based on his history, L.J. should have been taking an important medication.
 
  What is it, and why should he be taking it?

Question 2

Identify at least five problems from L.J.'s history that represent his personal risk factors.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

An oral anticoagulant, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or rivaroxaban (Xarelto), would be given because
of his history of multiple DVT and atrial flutter and fibrillation.

Answer to Question 2

 Smoking history
 Decrease in mobility related to shortness of breath and rheumatoid arthritis
 History of atrial flutter or fibrillation
 Previous DVT
 70 years of age
 Lifetime history of sedentary jobs



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