A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban presents with GI bleeding; endoscopy planned in 12 hours. Last apixaban dose 2 hours ago. Initial stabilization incl...

Question

A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban presents with GI bleeding; endoscopy planned in 12 hours. Last apixaban dose 2 hours ago. Initial stabilization includes:

Accepted Answer

Administer andexanet alfa now for life-threatening bleed

Answer

Delay any action until endoscopy

Answer

Give vitamin K

Answer

Switch to warfarin

Answer

Platelet transfusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Apixaban Reversal

A 68-year-old with AF on apixaban presents with GI bleeding; endoscopy planned in 12 hours. Last apixaban dose 2 hours ago. Initial stabilization includes: