A 73-year-old woman taking apixaban reports a fall with head injury, no loss of consciousness and a mild headache. She asks whether observation at

Question

A 73-year-old woman taking apixaban reports a fall with head injury, no loss of consciousness and a mild headache. She asks whether observation at home is enough. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently for assessment because anticoagulation increases intracranial bleeding risk

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Suggest taking ibuprofen for the headache

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Recommend alcohol avoidance as the sole action

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Advise missing apixaban for a month without review

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Advise observation at home without further assessment

Head injury on anticoagulant — GPhC CRA MCQ

A 73-year-old woman taking apixaban reports a fall with head injury, no loss of consciousness and a mild headache. She asks whether observation at home is enough. What is the most appropriate action?