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Outpatient therapy for select patients with PE can be initiated by administering the first dose in the emergency department or urgent care center.
Outpatient therapy for select patients with PE can be initiated by administering the first dose in the emergency department or urgent care center.
True
There are specific selection criteria for outpatient treatment in patients with PE.
There are specific selection criteria for outpatient treatment in patients with PE.
False
Warfarin dosing requires regular blood draws for INR monitoring and has a low bleeding risk compared to DOACs.
Warfarin dosing requires regular blood draws for INR monitoring and has a low bleeding risk compared to DOACs.
False
LMWH is commonly prescribed for long-term therapy due to its oral administration route.
LMWH is commonly prescribed for long-term therapy due to its oral administration route.
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DOACs require regular blood test monitoring similar to warfarin therapy.
DOACs require regular blood test monitoring similar to warfarin therapy.
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Patients on warfarin do not need to consider dietary restrictions due to its low interaction with food.
Patients on warfarin do not need to consider dietary restrictions due to its low interaction with food.
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Patients eligible for outpatient PE treatment should have serious comorbid conditions to qualify for this approach.
Patients eligible for outpatient PE treatment should have serious comorbid conditions to qualify for this approach.
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DOACs are more costly than warfarin for long-term anticoagulation therapy.
DOACs are more costly than warfarin for long-term anticoagulation therapy.
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In select patients with PE, opioids are usually required for pain control during outpatient therapy initiation.
In select patients with PE, opioids are usually required for pain control during outpatient therapy initiation.
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Warfarin has been the standard of care for long-term anticoagulation before the development of DOACs.
Warfarin has been the standard of care for long-term anticoagulation before the development of DOACs.
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Which patients with PE are typically eligible for outpatient therapy initiation?
Which patients with PE are typically eligible for outpatient therapy initiation?
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What is a common complication associated with warfarin therapy?
What is a common complication associated with warfarin therapy?
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Which anticoagulant requires regular blood test monitoring for INR levels?
Which anticoagulant requires regular blood test monitoring for INR levels?
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What is the ideal agent for outpatient administration in select PE patients?
What is the ideal agent for outpatient administration in select PE patients?
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What is a potential advantage of DOACs over warfarin for long-term anticoagulation therapy?
What is a potential advantage of DOACs over warfarin for long-term anticoagulation therapy?
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Why is LMWH usually not prescribed for long-term therapy in pulmonary embolism?
Why is LMWH usually not prescribed for long-term therapy in pulmonary embolism?
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