Question

A 36-year-old with suspected DVT is started on rivaroxaban. Which counselling point is correct?

Accepted Answer

Initial higher dosing is used for 21 days before maintenance

Answer

Take with evening meal only

Answer

Missing a dose requires double next day's dose always

Answer

Food has no effect and timing is irrelevant

Answer

Stop as soon as leg swelling improves

Practice question

A 36-year-old with suspected DVT is started on rivaroxaban. Which counselling point is correct?