A 72-year-old woman is admitted with a hip fracture. She will be bedbound for several days post-operatively. What is the most appropriate thromboproph...

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A 72-year-old woman is admitted with a hip fracture. She will be bedbound for several days post-operatively. What is the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis?

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Low-molecular-weight Heparin at prophylactic dose, unless contraindicated

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Aspirin alone

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Graduated compression stockings alone

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No prophylaxis is required

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Full-dose Warfarin

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis

A 72-year-old woman is admitted with a hip fracture. She will be bedbound for several days post-operatively. What is the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis?