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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of unfractionated heparin?

<p>Inactivates Factor IIa and Factor Xa (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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