A 69-year-old with AF on warfarin presents with INR 8.0, minor gum bleeding, no major bleeding. Best management?...

Question

A 69-year-old with AF on warfarin presents with INR 8.0, minor gum bleeding, no major bleeding. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Omit warfarin and give oral vitamin K 1-2 mg

Answer

Stop warfarin and give IV vitamin K 10 mg

Answer

Continue warfarin; recheck in a week

Answer

Prothrombin complex concentrate

Answer

Start heparin instead

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Warfarin Over-anticoagulation