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Apixaban renal dose review — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRenal and Hepatic ImpairmentApixaban renal dose reviewGPhC CRA

An 81-year-old on apixaban has serum creatinine 160 micromol/L and weight 58 kg. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Review dose criteria using age, weight and renal function

Apixaban dosing in AF depends on age, body weight and serum creatinine criteria. This makes review dose criteria using age, weight and renal function 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: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/registration-assessment#stage-8-order-56