A patient is being discharged on warfarin for a new pulmonary embolism. The target INR is 2.5. Today's INR is 1.8. The current dose is 5mg daily. Acco...

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A patient is being discharged on warfarin for a new pulmonary embolism. The target INR is 2.5. Today's INR is 1.8. The current dose is 5mg daily. According to a standard warfarin dosing algorithm, what would be an appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Increase dose to 7mg daily and recheck in 2 days

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Continue 5mg daily and recheck in 2 days

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Give a loading dose of 10mg and then continue 5mg daily

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Decrease dose to 3mg daily and recheck in 2 days

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Stop warfarin for one day, then restart at 5mg

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation

A patient is being discharged on warfarin for a new pulmonary embolism. The target INR is 2.5. Today's INR is 1.8. The current dose is 5mg daily. According to a standard warfarin dosing algorithm, what would be an appropriate next step?