Question

A 63-year-old man with nonvalvular AF on apixaban presents with life-threatening GI bleeding. After stabilization, which reversal approach aligns with consensus pathways if a specific antidote is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC)

Answer

Fresh frozen plasma only

Answer

Vitamin K 10 mg IV

Answer

Protamine sulfate

Answer

Platelet transfusion

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with nonvalvular AF on apixaban presents with life-threatening GI bleeding. After stabilization, which reversal approach aligns with consensus pathways if a specific antidote is unavailable?