A 64-year-old with a history of GI bleeding and atrial fibrillation needs anticoagulation. Which direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) has a comparatively ...

Question

A 64-year-old with a history of GI bleeding and atrial fibrillation needs anticoagulation. Which direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) has a comparatively lower risk of GI bleeding and is reasonable to choose?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Dabigatran 150 mg twice daily

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Answer

Edoxaban 60 mg daily

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): AF Anticoagulant Safety

A 64-year-old with a history of GI bleeding and atrial fibrillation needs anticoagulation. Which direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) has a comparatively lower risk of GI bleeding and is reasonable to choose?