1. Which of the following would constitute a major or severe bleeding episode that would require the use of a specific DOAC reversal agent?

2. Which of the following would preclude the prompt reinitiation of oral anticoagulant therapy following DOAC reversal?

3. Which of the following represents the most accurate statement regarding the use of specific and nonspecific DOAC reversal agents?

4. A 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department (ED) with a chief complaint of headache, weakness, and dizziness. Evaluation shows an intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). You are able to confirm from his medication history that he was taking 20 mg of rivaroxaban once daily and took his last dose about 6 hours ago. Which reversal strategy would be most appropriate for this patient?

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