vitamin k deficiency - acquired bleeding risk

Question 1

name two causes of vitamin K deficiency?

Answer 1

1. dietary deficiency

2. malabsorbtion of vitamin k

Question 2

Coagulation test results

Answer 2

1. prolonged PT

2. prolonged apTT

Question 3

which factors are vitamin K dependant?

Answer 3

1. Factor 2
2. Factor 12
3. Factor 9
4. Factor 10

Question 4

Mx of bleeding

Answer 4

1. 10 mg vitamin K IV

2. FFP

Question 5

General management

Answer 5

Vitamin K 10 mg IV/PO