Warfarin Skin Necrosis Occurs Within the First 2 to 3

question 9

Multiple Choice

Warfarin skin necrosis occurs within the first 2 to 3 days after starting warfarin therapy because:

• A) The platelet count decreases to fewer than 100 * 10⁹/L, and significant bleeding occurs.
• B) Protein C decreases significantly before full anticoagulation, and skin thrombosis results.
• C) Prothrombin decreases rapidly generating less thrombin, and significant bleeding occurs.
• D) Plasminogen increases, and rapid clot lysis occurs.

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