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Apixaban dose criteria — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyRenal and Hepatic ImpairmentApixaban dose criteriaGPhC CRA

A frail 84-year-old woman weighing 55 kg is prescribed apixaban for atrial fibrillation and has elevated serum creatinine. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Confirm age, body weight, renal function and dose criteria before supply

Apixaban dosing in atrial fibrillation depends on renal function, age and weight criteria. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: BNF