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Warfarin lifestyle counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePatient CounsellingWarfarin lifestyle counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient newly prescribed warfarin asks whether they can continue occasional binge drinking at weekends. They have an anticoagulant booklet and INR appointment booked in 5 days. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Avoid binge drinking and keep INR monitoring appointments

Alcohol intake can affect anticoagulation control and binge drinking increases bleeding risk. The patient should take warfarin as prescribed, attend INR monitoring and seek advice before starting new medicines. They should be counselled on bleeding signs and consistent diet rather than abrupt vitamin K restriction.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS