Multiple Choice
You have been treating a patient for DVT and PE with heparin and plan to switch to warfarin (Coumadin) .How will you monitor effective dosing of the warfarin?
A) Obtain PTT upon onset of treatment and daily thereafter.
B) Obtain PTT upon onset of treatment and weekly thereafter.
C) Obtain baseline International Normalized Ratio (INR) ;begin warfarin after first heparin dose;check INR daily.
D) Obtain INR and repeat daily.
Correct Answer:
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