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Wafarin knowledge test |
This self-test is to assess your knowledge of Warfarin after reading the information on the previous page.
You can print this page and return this form to your doctor.
Date:
Name:
DOB:
Address:
Telephone number:
Please circle all correct answers. There may be more than one correct answer.
Warfarin is monitored by
a) a urine test
b) blood tests
c) no monitoring is required.
You should take your warfarin
a) anytime
b) at approximately the same time every day
c) only when I feel like it
You should tell your doctor about
a) unexplained bruising, nosebleeds, and bleeding gums
b) being very hungry or thirsty
c) blood in your urine
e) blood in your bowel motions
f) diarrhoea and / or vomiting
g) medication changes
Large amounts of Vitamin K are found in
a) potatoes, tomatoes, rice
b) leafy green vegetables
c) raw cabbage, broccoli, green tea
d) chicken, fish, red meat
If you forget your dose, you should
a) take a double dose
b) miss it but tell us at your next test
Please answer true or false
It is essential to always call for my INR result?
True False
An increase in alcohol intake can be dangerous while on warfarin?
True False
While on warfarin, it’s okay to take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs without a prescription from your doctor.
True False
I need to remind all my doctors, my dentist, pharmacists and naturopaths that you are taking warfarin.
True False
Women should not attempt to get pregnant whilst on warfarin.
True False
Conclusion:
you feel comfortable with your level of knowledge?
Yes No
Would you like to have any points explained?
Yes No
Signed
You can check the correct answers to the warfarin knowledge test at the link to the next page below on the right
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