Self Management
Video 6 of 6 in the Self-managing your Warfarin Series
In this video we discuss self management.
Video Quiz
When I am doing warfarin self-management I must know:
Keeping my INR within my target range is the most important part of warfarin self-management. I must:
DIMEE is:
If my INR is out of range I must:
Use the adjustment table and the calculation table to find the correct answer:
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Henry’s INR range is 2.5 - 3.5
His INR is 2.2
His warfarin dose is 2.5 mg
Henry has no changes in DIMEE. What should his new dose be?
Henry’s INR range is 2.5 - 3.5
His INR is 2.2
His warfarin dose is 2.5 mg
How would this answer change if Henry missed a dose this week (error) but had been in range for a long time on 2.5 mg? Henry would:
Grampa George’s INR range is 2.0 - 3.0
His INR is 4.2.
His warfarin dose is 5.0 mg
There have been no changes to his diet, illness, medications, or dose errors and he is not bleeding. What should his new dose be?
Grampa George’s INR range is 2.0 - 3.0
His INR is 4.2.
His warfarin dose is 5.0 mg
How would this answer change if Grampa George is in on antibiotics (illness and medication change) for 10 days?
Toby’s INR range is 1.5-2
His INR is 1.3
His warfarin dose is 1.5 mg
There have been no changes to DIMEE and his INRs have been in range for a few months with 1.5 mg. What should his new dose be?
Alicia’s target INR is 2-3
Her INR is 5.5
Her warfarin dose is 7.5 mg