Question 278 · LEK · Deep vein thrombosis
Which of the following medications should not be used in monotherapy to start the treatment of recent deep venous thrombosis?
- A. rivaroxaban.
- B. apixaban.
- C. warfarin.
- D. enoxaparin.
- E. fondaparinux.
Hint
Consider which agent needs days to work and may initially even be prothrombotic, so it requires overlap with another drug.
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