Question

XT is a 55-year-old male (Height = 170

cm, weight = 80 kg) who presents to the
ED and is diagnosed with a new
unprovoked LLE DVT and PE. He has no
significant PMH and he takes no other
medications. All baseline labs are within
normal limits. Which of the following is
the best initial treatment regimen to
discharge XT from the ED with?

Answer 1

B. Enoxaparin 80 mg subcutaneously BID × 5 days then Edoxaban 60 mg PO daily

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Enoxaparin 80 mg subcutaneously BID × 5 days + Edoxaban 60 mg PO daily

B. Enoxaparin 80 mg subcutaneously BID × 5 days then Edoxaban 60 mg PO daily

C. Enoxaparin 120 mg subcutaneously BID × 5 days + warfarin 5 mg PO daily

D. Enoxaparin 120 mg subcutaneously daily × 5 days then warfarin 5 mg PO daily