Question

A 72-year-old man is admitted with pneumonia and reduced mobility. He has a history of obesity and prior DVT. Which of the following is the most appropriate VTE prophylaxis during this admission?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weight heparin at prophylactic dose, unless contraindicated

Answer

Graduated compression stockings only

Answer

Full-dose low molecular weight heparin

Answer

No prophylaxis is necessary

Answer

Warfarin at therapeutic dose

Practice question

A 72-year-old man is admitted with pneumonia and reduced mobility. He has a history of obesity and prior DVT. Which of the following is the most appropriate VTE prophylaxis during this admission?