Question

A 54-year-old with a new proximal DVT has normal renal function and no cancer. Preferred apixaban dosing strategy?

Accepted Answer

10 mg BID for 7 days, then 5 mg BID

Answer

5 mg BID for 6 months

Answer

15 mg BID for 21 days, then 20 mg daily

Answer

2.5 mg BID for 6 months

Answer

Weight-based LMWH for 5 days then apixaban

Practice question

A 54-year-old with a new proximal DVT has normal renal function and no cancer. Preferred apixaban dosing strategy?