Classification of Anticoagulant medications
Classification of Anticoagulant medications ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mechanical heart valve and is receiving warfarin therapy to prevent thromboembolism formation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the medication?
Choice A is wrong because the client should not avoid foods that are high in vitamin K, but rather keep their intake of vitamin K consistent. Vitamin K is needed for the production of clotting factors and warfarin works by blocking its action. If the client changes their vitamin K intake, it can affect the effectiveness of warfarin and increase the risk of clotting or bleeding.
Choice B is wrong because warfarin can be taken with or without food. Food does not affect the absorption or metabolism of warfarin.
This statement indicates that the client understands that warfarin is a blood thinner that can increase the risk of bleeding and that any signs of bleeding should be reported to the provider promptly. The client may need to have their blood tested to check the level of anticoagulation and adjust their warfarin dose accordingly.
Choice D is wrong because the client should avoid taking aspirin while taking warfarin, unless prescribed by their provider. Aspirin is another blood thinner that works by inhibiting platelets. Taking both warfarin and aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding significantly, especially in older adults.
This statement indicates that the client understands that warfarin is a blood thinner that can increase the risk of bleeding and that any signs of bleeding should be reported to the provider promptly. The client may need to have their blood tested to check the level of anticoagulation and adjust their warfarin dose accordingly.
Choice A is wrong because the client should not avoid foods that are high in vitamin K, but rather keep their intake of vitamin K consistent.
Vitamin K is needed for the production of clotting factors and warfarin works by blocking its action. If the client changes their vitamin K intake, it can affect the effectiveness of warfarin and increase the risk of clotting or bleeding.
Choice B is wrong because warfarin can be taken with or without food. Food does not affect the absorption or metabolism of warfarin.
Choice D is wrong because the client should avoid taking aspirin while taking warfarin, unless prescribed by their provider.
Aspirin is another blood thinner that works by inhibiting platelets. Taking both warfarin and aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding significantly, especially in older adults.