Question

A 70-year-old woman with AF, prior stroke (2 years ago), and CKD stage 3b (eGFR 34 mL/min/1.73 m²) needs anticoagulation. She weighs 58 kg and creatinine is 1.7 mg/dL. Which apixaban dose is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

2.5 mg twice daily

Answer

5 mg twice daily

Answer

10 mg once daily

Answer

2.5 mg once daily

Answer

5 mg once daily

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with AF, prior stroke (2 years ago), and CKD stage 3b (eGFR 34 mL/min/1.73 m²) needs anticoagulation. She weighs 58 kg and creatinine is 1.7 mg/dL. Which apixaban dose is appropriate?