A 79-year-old inpatient is hemodynamically stable with normal platelets and no bleeding. What VTE prophylaxis is recommended?...

Question

A 79-year-old inpatient is hemodynamically stable with normal platelets and no bleeding. What VTE prophylaxis is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacologic prophylaxis with LMWH unless contraindicated

Answer

Aspirin alone for prophylaxis

Answer

Therapeutic-dose heparin

Answer

No prophylaxis unless D-dimer elevated

Answer

Graduated stockings only for all medical inpatients

us-abim MCQ (SBA): VTE Prophylaxis