Anticoag Warfarin Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
warfain (coumadin)
2
Q
action
A
-interferes with production of vitamin K
-decrease clotting factors
3
Q
uses
A
-long term therapy
-works slowly (takes a few days)
-not pregnancy safe
-prevents new clots or current clots from getting bigger
-does not dissolve clots and do not thin blood
4
Q
-nursing consideration
A
-educate pt to be consistent w vitamin K
-antibiotic increase risk for bleeding by inc INR
-frequent blood tests to check therapeutic range
-take same time everyday
