DOAC renal function — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsDOAC renal functionGPhC CRA

A patient taking rivaroxaban for AF now has creatinine clearance 26 mL/min and the repeat prescription is due. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: E — Check current renal function and review DOAC dose suitability

Direct oral anticoagulant dosing depends on renal function and patient factors, so renal monitoring is essential before supply. This makes check current renal function and review doac dose suitability the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS