Practice Question
Which of the following medications can be taken orally?
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Correct Answer:
Rivaroxaban
Rationale:
🟢 Rivaroxaban is an oral anticoagulant that works as a direct factor Xa inhibitor, making it suitable for outpatient management.
🟢 It is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, producing predictable anticoagulation without requiring injections.
🟢 This oral administration increases patient convenience and adherence, important for long-term conditions such as DVT, PE, and atrial fibrillation.
🟢 Rivaroxaban also does not require routine lab monitoring, unlike warfarin or injectable anticoagulants.
🟢 Its reliable absorption and predictable action make it a preferred choice for chronic oral anticoagulation therapy.
❌ Incorrect Options:
Alteplase: A thrombolytic given IV only due to rapid breakdown in the GI tract.
Heparin: Must be given IV or subcutaneously, not orally.
Enoxaparin: A subcutaneous injection only, never oral.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4