60-year-old on warfarin requires urgent surgery with a high bleeding risk. Which agent is recommended to reverse warfarin quickly?...

Question

60-year-old on warfarin requires urgent surgery with a high bleeding risk. Which agent is recommended to reverse warfarin quickly?

Accepted Answer

Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) plus IV vitamin K

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IV vitamin K alone

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Fresh frozen plasma only

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Desmopressin

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Platelet transfusion

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing