You Are Reviewing the Laboratory Values of an Outpatient Who

question 18

Multiple Choice

You are reviewing the laboratory values of an outpatient who is on anticoagulant therapy. The laboratory tests show a less than desired level of anticoagulation. The patient states that the drug has been taken as prescribed. Which food would you advise the patient to avoid while on anticoagulant therapy?

• A)Spinach
• B)Bananas
• C)Tomatoes
• D)Sweet potatoes

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