Anticoagulation Therapies in the Hospital
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Which of the following is not an available oral anticoagulant mentioned in the text?

  • Rivaroxaban
  • Dabigatran
  • Warfarin
  • Ximelagatran (correct)

    • Which anticoagulant is indicated for VTE prevention and treatment, as well as for patients with HIT?

  • Dabigatran
  • Enoxaparin
  • Heparin
  • Fondaparinux (correct)

    • Which anticoagulant is indicated for surgical bridging?

  • Rivaroxaban
  • Edoxaban
  • Apixaban
  • Warfarin (correct)

    • Which of the following is true about anticoagulation for mechanical heart valves?

    <p>Warfarin is the only oral agent used for anticoagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of unfractionated heparin?

    <p>Inactivates Factor IIa and Factor Xa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs)?

    <p>LMWHs have increased affinity for Factor Xa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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