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1.

When should you take warfarin? Select one
- A.
  
  Once daily between 6-8am
- B.
  
  Once daily between 6-8pm
- C.
  
  Once at 8am and once at 8pm
- D.
  
  Three times a day 6 hours apart
Correct Answer
B. Once daily between 6-8pm
2.

What does INR stand for? Select one
- A.
  
  International Normalised Ratio
- B.
  
  International normal rate
- C.
  
  International Newcomers Reunion
- D.
  
  Internal normal rate
Correct Answer
A. International Normalised Ratio

Explanation
Your INR should be monitored frequently to check
that the dose is correct.

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3.

What is the main side effect of warfarin? Select one
- A.
  
  Itchy eyes
- B.
  
  Excessive sweating
- C.
  
  Bleeding
- D.
  
  Yellow stools
Correct Answer
C. Bleeding

Explanation
It is important to avoid getting into injuries as
warfarin makes you more prone to bleeding.

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4.

What precautions should you take in your diet? Select multiple answers
- A.
  
  Avoid crash dieting
- B.
  
  Go on crash diets to bring your INR down
- C.
  
  Avoid eating excessive amounts of food rich in vitamin K
- D.
  
  Keep a steady diet
- E.
  
  Eat junk food
Correct Answer(s)
A. Avoid crash dieting
C. Avoid eating excessive amounts of food rich in vitamin K
D. Keep a steady diet

Explanation
It is important that you maintain a stead diet,
as the food you eat can alter the levels of
warfarin in the body. Excessive amounts
of Vitamin K can lower your INR result.

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5.

How many units of alcohol are you allowed to have each day? Select one
- A.
  
  10 units
- B.
  
  2 units
- C.
  
  1 unit
- D.
  
  5 units
Correct Answer
B. 2 units

Explanation
Alcohol should be avoided, but if drunken
should be consumed in moderation.

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6.

What is 1 unit of alcohol equal to? Select multiple
- A.
  
  3 pints of beer or larger
- B.
  
  1 glass of wine
- C.
  
  5 glasses of wine
- D.
  
  1 measure of spirit
- E.
  
  1/2 pint of beer or larger
- F.
  
  4 measures of spirit
Correct Answer(s)
B. 1 glass of wine
D. 1 measure of spirit
E. 1/2 pint of beer or larger
7.

What medicine are you allowed to take occasionally for pain? Select one
- A.
  
  Ibuprofen
- B.
  
  Aspirin
- C.
  
  Paracetamol
- D.
  
  Herbal medicines
- E.
  
  Diclofenac
Correct Answer
C. Paracetamol

Explanation
Taking certain medicines with warfarin can enhance
its effects and therefore consult your GP or
pharmacist before you take any medication with
warfarin.

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8.

What should you limit or avoid drinking whilst on warfarin? Select one
- A.
  
  Grapefruit juice
- B.
  
  Cranberry juice
- C.
  
  Pomegranate juice
- D.
  
  Tomato juice
Correct Answer
B. Cranberry juice

Explanation
Cranberry juice enhances the effects of Warfarin
and therefore It is advised to avoid or limit drinking
it whilst taking warfarin.

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Warfarin Quiz

When should you take warfarin? Select one

What does INR stand for? Select one

What is the main side effect of warfarin? Select one

What precautions should you take in your diet? Select multiple answers

How many units of alcohol are you allowed to have each day? Select one

What is 1 unit of alcohol equal to? Select multiple

What medicine are you allowed to take occasionally for pain? Select one

What should you limit or avoid drinking whilst on warfarin? Select one