Question

A 70‑kg adult with acute PE is treated with apixaban. What is the correct initial dosing?

Accepted Answer

10 mg BID for 7 days, then 5 mg BID

Answer

5 mg BID immediately

Answer

2.5 mg BID for 7 days, then 5 mg BID

Answer

10 mg daily for 7 days, then 5 mg daily

Answer

5 mg BID plus aspirin

Practice question

A 70‑kg adult with acute PE is treated with apixaban. What is the correct initial dosing?