Question

A 70-year-old man on long-term warfarin for atrial fibrillation is found to have an INR of 7.5. He has no evidence of active bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer oral Vitamin K 1-5mg

Answer

Administer intravenous Vitamin K 5mg

Answer

Stop warfarin and repeat INR in 24 hours

Answer

Administer fresh frozen plasma (FFP)

Answer

Continue warfarin at a reduced dose

Practice question

A 70-year-old man on long-term warfarin for atrial fibrillation is found to have an INR of 7.5. He has no evidence of active bleeding. According to NICE CKS guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management?