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Which clotting factors does warfarin inhibit?
Which clotting factors does warfarin inhibit?
- Factor IX
- Factor II (correct)
- Factor V
- Factor VIII
What is the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) for outpatients on warfarin with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
What is the target International Normalized Ratio (INR) for outpatients on warfarin with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
- 2.0-3.0 (correct)
- 3.0-4.0
- 4.0-5.0
- 1.0-2.0
What can excessive anticoagulation with warfarin cause?
What can excessive anticoagulation with warfarin cause?
- Arrhythmia
- Hypertension
- Bleeding (correct)
- Thrombosis
Why is warfarin contraindicated in pregnancy?
Why is warfarin contraindicated in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of a 'heparin bridge' at the start of warfarin therapy?
What is the purpose of a 'heparin bridge' at the start of warfarin therapy?
Which vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors does warfarin inhibit?
Which vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors does warfarin inhibit?
What is the main indication for using warfarin?
What is the main indication for using warfarin?
Which test is used to monitor unfractionated heparin?
Which test is used to monitor unfractionated heparin?
Flashcards
Warfarin's effect on clotting factors
Warfarin's effect on clotting factors
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, including Factors II, VII, IX, and X.
Warfarin INR target for AF
Warfarin INR target for AF
2.0 to 3.0 for outpatients with atrial fibrillation.
Warfarin's side effect related to bleeding risk.
Warfarin's side effect related to bleeding risk.
Excessive warfarin can cause bleeding.
Warfarin's use in pregnancy
Warfarin's use in pregnancy
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Heparin bridge purpose
Heparin bridge purpose
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Warfarin's primary use
Warfarin's primary use
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Monitoring test for unfractionated heparin
Monitoring test for unfractionated heparin
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Factor warfarin inhibits
Factor warfarin inhibits
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