The Administration of Warfarin (Coumadin)

question 84

Multiple Choice

The administration of warfarin (Coumadin)

• A)blocks the absorption of vitamin K in the digestive tract.
• B)causes hypoprothrombinemia.
• C)removes thrombin from the circulation.
• D)activates plasminogen.

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