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VTE PROPHYLAXIS Word Scramble

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Created by: jamesxiong

Question	Answer
DOSE: UFH	5000 UNITS SC Q8-12 HOURS
DOSE: ENOXAPARIN (LOVENOX)	30 MG BID SC OR 40 MG SC DAILY 30 MG SC DAILY FOR CRCL <30
DOSE: FONDAPARINUX (ARIXTRA)	2.5 MG BID 1.25 MG BID IF CRCL 30-50 ML/MIN
DOSE: RIVAROXABAN (XALERTO)	10 mg PO daily avoid use if CRCL < 15
DOSE: APIXABAN (ELLIQUIS)	2.5 mg BID PO daily
How long should Apixaban and Rivaroxaban last for knee surgery?	12 days
How long should Apixaban and Rivaroxaban last for hip surgery?	35 days
What are the monitoring parameters for VTE prophylaxis?	SCr, signs of bleeding/clotting
What type of dose (High/Low) and medication is recommended for Orthopedic patients?	High dose LMWH
T/F Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and Apixaban (Eliquis) is ONLY approved for VTE prophylaxis in patients with hip/knee surgery?	True
Protamine is used for UFH and LMWH?	Yes
Prabind is used for dabigatran (Pradaxa)?	Yes