All of the Following Statements Regarding Coumadin Use in Older

question 28

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding Coumadin use in older adults are true except:

• A)It is used for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
• B)It is used to prevent stroke.
• C)It is associated with serious bleeding in 2% to 3% of patients.
• D)It rarely requires monitoring after 2 weeks of starting the medication.

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