Medical VTE Prophylaxis — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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EasyGeneral Internal MedicineMedical VTE ProphylaxisRACP Adult Medicine

A 72-year-old man admitted with pneumonia has a Padua score of 6 (high VTE risk). No contraindications. What VTE prophylaxis?

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Correct answer: B — Enoxaparin 40 mg SC daily for duration of reduced mobility

High-risk medical inpatients (Padua ≥4): enoxaparin 40 mg SC daily for 6–14 days (during reduced mobility).

Reference: Victorian VTE Guideline – 2023; eTG – 2025