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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

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What should be discussed when educating a patient about warfarin?

Indicate to the patient that warfarin is prescribed at a fixed dose.
They can feel free to take any over-the-counter medication they have a need for.
Nothing beyond dosing schedules. Warfarin is a very safe medication.
The patient will be getting repeated blood tests and they should report any bleeding or bruising to their physician.

Explanation

Answer: D − Patients on warfarin (Coumadin) require regular blood-clotting tests (PT and INR) as warfarin is an anticoagulant. It carries an increased risk of bleeding complications.

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