A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR of 8.0 but no bleeding. According to the BNF, what is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR of 8.0 but no bleeding. According to the BNF, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Stop warfarin, give vitamin K orally, and restart when INR is therapeutic

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Continue warfarin same dose

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Give prothrombin complex concentrate urgently

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Increase warfarin dose

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Reverse warfarin with IV vitamin K and keep it stopped for 1 week

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing