Question

A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR consistently above target. According to the BNF guidelines how often should INR be monitored when a patient is unstable or adjusting therapy?

Accepted Answer

At least weekly until stable

Answer

Every 12 weeks

Answer

Every 8 weeks

Answer

No monitoring required

Answer

Annually

Practice question

A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR consistently above target. According to the BNF guidelines how often should INR be monitored when a patient is unstable or adjusting therapy?