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Which of the following medications is a direct, selective Factor Xa inhibitor?
Which of the following medications is a direct, selective Factor Xa inhibitor?
What is the half-life of Factor IX, a vitamin K-dependent protein?
What is the half-life of Factor IX, a vitamin K-dependent protein?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for warfarin dosing?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for warfarin dosing?
What is the initial dosing range for warfarin in healthy outpatients?
What is the initial dosing range for warfarin in healthy outpatients?
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Which of the following is a primary objective of this presentation?
Which of the following is a primary objective of this presentation?
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What is the purpose of the case discussion in this presentation?
What is the purpose of the case discussion in this presentation?
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Which of the following is a dosing consideration for direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs)?
Which of the following is a dosing consideration for direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs)?
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Which type of heart valve requires lifelong warfarin?
Which type of heart valve requires lifelong warfarin?
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What is the recommended INR range for aortic mechanical valves without risk factors?
What is the recommended INR range for aortic mechanical valves without risk factors?
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Which direct acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) should never be used for anticoagulation of mechanical heart valves?
Which direct acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) should never be used for anticoagulation of mechanical heart valves?
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What is the approximate half-life of warfarin?
What is the approximate half-life of warfarin?
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Which of the following is a key factor that affects the INR and dosage requirements of warfarin?
Which of the following is a key factor that affects the INR and dosage requirements of warfarin?
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What is the recommended dose of rivaroxaban for adult patients during the initial treatment of acute VTE?
What is the recommended dose of rivaroxaban for adult patients during the initial treatment of acute VTE?
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Which of the following is NOT a special consideration for DOACs?
Which of the following is NOT a special consideration for DOACs?
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What is the recommended dose of apixaban for adult patients during the first 7 days of VTE treatment?
What is the recommended dose of apixaban for adult patients during the first 7 days of VTE treatment?
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According to the text, what is the recommended dose increase for Warfarin therapy in CASE 2?
According to the text, what is the recommended dose increase for Warfarin therapy in CASE 2?
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Based on the information provided, what is the INR range goal for the patient in CASE 2?
Based on the information provided, what is the INR range goal for the patient in CASE 2?
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Which of the following drugs can increase the catabolism of clotting factors?
Which of the following drugs can increase the catabolism of clotting factors?
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Which of the following antibiotics may increase the INR?
Which of the following antibiotics may increase the INR?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Which of the following is the preferred treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Which of the following is the preferred treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter?
Which of the following is a risk factor for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter?
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What is the recommended anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter?
What is the recommended anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter?
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