University:
Lincoln Technical Institute
Course:
1012 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2023
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1
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Warfarin (Coumadin) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Anticoagulants Coumarins CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Interferes with hepatic synthesis of vitamin K- dependent clotting factors Therapeutic Use Prevention of thromboembolic events Complications Medication Administration Dermal necrosis Cramps Nausea Bleeding 2-5 mg a day for 2-4 days; adjust daily dose by results of INR Contraindications/Precautions Uncontrolled bleeding Open wounds Active ulcer disease Severe liver or kidney disease Recent brain/eye/spinal injury/surgery Interactions Abciximab, Androgens, capecitabine, cefotetan, chloramphenicol, clopidogrel, disulÞram, ßuconazole, ßuoroquinolones, itraconazole, metronidazole, thrombolytics, eptiÞbadite, tiroÞban, sulfonamides, may rise the response to warfarin Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Prolonged PT INR of 2-4.5 without signs of hemorrhages Nursing Interventions Assess for signs of bleeding and hemorrhages Assess for evidence of additional or increased thrombosis Consider Lab results Client Education Instruct patient to take medication as directed Review food high in Vitamin K Patient should aviod IM injections Report any symptoms of unusual bleeding to HCP

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