A Patient Is Started on Warfarin (Coumadin)that Is Adjusted with the Results

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin) that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT.You expect the physician to start an initial dose that is which of the following ranges?

• A) 2 to 5 mg
• B) 0.5 to 1 mg
• C) 6 to 8 mg
• D) 8 to 9 mg

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