Chemistry MC PC3 An 82 year old male was seen today in clinic and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He weighs 70Kg, has a SCr=2.1mg/dL and no drug allergies. The patient's PCP wants to prescribe Eliquis (apixaban). Which dose is CORRECT?

An 82 year old male was seen today in clinic and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He weighs 70Kg, has a SCr=2.1mg/dL and no drug allergies. The patient's PCP wants to prescribe Eliquis (apixaban). Which dose is CORRECT?

PC3

An 82 year old male was seen today in clinic and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He weighs 70Kg, has a SCr=2.1mg/dL and no drug allergies. The patient's PCP wants to prescribe Eliquis (apixaban). Which dose is CORRECT?

A) 5mg twice daily
B) 2.5mg twice daily
C) 5mg once daily
D) 2.5mg once daily

Answer: 2.5mg twice daily

Chemistry MC

An 82 year old male was seen today in clinic and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He weighs 70Kg, has a SCr=2.1mg/dL and no drug allergies. The patient's PCP wants to prescribe Eliquis (apixaban). Which dose is CORRECT?

An 82 year old male was seen today in clinic and diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He weighs 70Kg, has a SCr=2.1mg/dL and no drug allergies. The patient's PCP wants to prescribe Eliquis (apixaban). Which dose is CORRECT?

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