BS Nursing Pathophysiology-II
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69. A patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) like rivaroxaban. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological mechanism of rivaroxaban?

A. Inhibits Vitamin K epoxide reductase.
B. Directly inhibits Factor Xa.
C. Directly inhibits thrombin.
D. Binds to antithrombin III.

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  • Inhibits Vitamin K epoxide reductase.
  • Directly inhibits Factor Xa.
  • Directly inhibits thrombin.
  • Binds to antithrombin III.

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