12 Questions
What is the typical initial dose of warfarin?
5 mg PO daily
What is the dose adjustment criterion for dalteparin?
anti-Xa level
What is the contraindication for enoxaparin?
Active bleeding
What is the weight-based dosing for fondaparinux?
200 IU/kg subcutaneous every 24h
What is the dose of apixaban for patients with body weight < 50 kg?
5 mg subcutaneous once daily
What is the initial therapy for VTE treatment with enoxaparin?
Initial IV bolus and continuous infusion
What is the initial therapy dosage for Apixaban in the treatment of VTE?
10 mg PO BID for 7 days
Why should Dabigatran Pradaxa be avoided in certain situations?
Because it interacts with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducers
What is the dosage adjustment for Apixaban in patients with certain characteristics?
Reduce dose or avoid use with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
What is the dosage of Eliquis for AF?
5 mg PO BID
What is a common side effect of Edaban Savaysa?
Bleeding, dyspepsia, gastritis
For patients with AF, what is the dosage of Rivaroxaban if the creatinine clearance is 95 mL/min?
20 mg PO daily
This quiz covers the drugs used in thromboembolic disorders, including dosage, adverse effects, contraindications, and special considerations. It also includes medications such as unfractionated heparin and enoxaparin.
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