A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR consistently above target. According to the BNF guidelines how often should INR be monitored when a patien...

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A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR consistently above target. According to the BNF guidelines how often should INR be monitored when a patient is unstable or adjusting therapy?

Accepted Answer

At least weekly until stable

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Every 12 weeks

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Every 8 weeks

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No monitoring required

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Annually

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A 70-year-old on warfarin for AF has an INR consistently above target. According to the BNF guidelines how often should INR be monitored when a patient is unstable or adjusting therapy?