Warfarin (Coumadin)

Question 1

While giving warfarin, monitor for therapeutic ranges of ________ and __________ (goal is _______)

Answer 1

PT, INR, 2.0-3.0

Question 2

While giving warfarin, assess for these six adverse effects

Answer 2

fever, skin rash, urticaria
hemorrhage, hepatitis, overdose/toxicity

Question 3

Teach patients taking warfarin about _____________ precautions and manifestations

Answer 3

bleeding

Question 4

Warfarin belongs to this drug class

Answer 4

anticoagulant

Question 5

Warfarin is given in this route

Answer 5

PO

Question 6

Patients taking warfarin need to be assessed for dose changes every _____________

Answer 6

1-2 weeks

Question 7

While giving warfarin, monitor ______ and watch for increasing signs of _______________

Answer 7

BP, hypertension

Question 8

While taking warfarin, avoid ____________ and ________________

Answer 8

OTC preparations, alcohol

Question 9

Warfarin may be withheld during ________________ depending on condition

Answer 9

active bleeding (menstruation)

Question 10

Warfarin has a black box warning to monitor _________ studies and assess for signs of ____________

Answer 10

blood, bleeding

Question 11

Teach patients taking warfarin to limit _______________ intake to maintain consistent prothrombin levels; food example of this is __________________

Answer 11

vitamin K, dark green leafy vegetables