Question

54-year-old patient is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis, which puts him at an increased risk for developing pulmonary embolism. A decision is made to initiate treatment with an anticoagulant that has an immediate onset of effect and is not dependent on the depletion of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors.

The best choice for achieving this treatment goal is:

a. Enoxaparin

b. Warfarin

c. Aspirin

d. Abciximab​

Answer 1

Enoxaparin

Step-by-step explanation:

Enoxaparin is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot sometimes called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can cause blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).