A 68-year-old woman is admitted with pneumonia and reduced mobility. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate thr...

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A 68-year-old woman is admitted with pneumonia and reduced mobility. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Prophylactic-dose low molecular weight heparin

Answer

Graduated compression stockings only

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Therapeutic-dose low molecular weight heparin

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Aspirin 75 mg once daily

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No thromboprophylaxis is required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): VTE prophylaxis in medical inpatients

A 68-year-old woman is admitted with pneumonia and reduced mobility. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis?