Question

A 68-year-old woman is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia and reduced mobility. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to VTE prevention standards, what is the most appropriate prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weight heparin at prophylactic dose unless bleeding risk is high

Answer

No prophylaxis as she is medically ill

Answer

Graduated compression stockings only

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation

Answer

Aspirin alone

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia and reduced mobility. She has no contraindications to anticoagulation. According to VTE prevention standards, what is the most appropriate prophylaxis?