Prothrombin times are done daily. Mr Drummond's doctor adjusts
his dosage of warfarin sodium accordingly. He responds well to
therapy and is discharged from hospital with a prescription for
warfarin sodium 5 mg PO daily.
Given your knowledge of this medication, explain
the laboratory testing that is required to monitor the
effectiveness of warfarin? How does this impact on the dosing of
this drug?
(Note: Your answer should take into consider David's medical
history and all medication received. Remember to
incorporate latest evidence based practice in your answer)
Prothrombin times are done daily. Mr Drummond's doctor adjusts his dosage of warfarin sodium accordingly. He responds we
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