Question

A 54-year-old smoker presents with new unilateral swollen painful calf 3 days after long flight; Wells DVT = 3. He takes no medications. Which DOAC dosing is correct if apixaban chosen?

Accepted Answer

10 mg twice daily for 7 days then 5 mg twice daily

Answer

10 mg once daily for 7 days then 5 mg twice daily

Answer

5 mg twice daily from day 1

Answer

Loading with LMWH then apixaban 5 mg bd

Answer

20 mg once daily from day 1

Practice question

A 54-year-old smoker presents with new unilateral swollen painful calf 3 days after long flight; Wells DVT = 3. He takes no medications. Which DOAC dosing is correct if apixaban chosen?