A client is prescribed Apixaban. Which clinical indication best matches this medication?

Answer

prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation and treatment or prevention of venous thromboembolism

Rationale

Apixaban is a direct factor Xa inhibitor used for prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation and treatment or prevention of venous thromboembolism. The nurse should connect the medication with its expected therapeutic purpose before administration.

Answer choices

• A. prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation and treatment or prevention of venous thromboembolism

  Apixaban is a direct factor Xa inhibitor used for prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation and treatment or prevention of venous thromboembolism. The nurse should connect the medication with its expected therapeutic purpose before administration.

• B. Phenytoin — focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizure control

• C. Carbamazepine — focal seizures and selected neuralgias

• D. Valproate — seizure disorders and selected bipolar disorder indications