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DOAC counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 66-year-old woman is switched from warfarin to apixaban. She asks whether she still needs an anticoagulant alert card because INR monitoring has stopped. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Carry anticoagulant information because apixaban still increases bleeding risk

DOACs do not require INR monitoring, but they are still anticoagulants with bleeding risk. Patients should carry anticoagulant information and tell healthcare professionals before procedures or new medicines. They should seek advice before using NSAIDs or stopping treatment.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS