Question

A 60-year-old man with a new medication requiring close monitoring is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. According to the BNF, what is crucial to supply to the patient upon initiating warfarin therapy?

Accepted Answer

A patient-held yellow anticoagulant booklet

Answer

Verbal instructions only

Answer

No specific documentation is required

Answer

A follow-up phone call in 6 months

Answer

Written instructions to never have any blood tests done

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with a new medication requiring close monitoring is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. According to the BNF, what is crucial to supply to the patient upon initiating warfarin therapy?