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WALDEN UNIVERSITY NRNP 6566 WEEK 3 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ
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WEEK 3 Question 1 Mrs. Franklin is a 68-year-old woman with long-standing, persistent AF being managed with rhythm control on dofetilide. She also has type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, an... d a myocardial infarction 3 years ago. What is her CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc score? How would you interpret those scores in deciding on treatment for Mrs. Franklin? Correct Answer: CHADS2 score=2 (HTN, T2DM) A score of greater than 2 is considered high risk for stroke. CHA2DS2-VASc score=5 (age >65, female, HTN, T2DM, coronary artery disease [CAD]) A score of greater than 2 is considered high risk for stroke. Many patients are hesitant to begin anticoagulation due to the expense and inconvenience. [Show More]
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