A patient is discharged from the hospital with a prescription of warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following statements indicates successful patient teaching?
A) "If I miss a dose, I will take two doses."
B) "I will avoid herbal remedies."
C) "I will eat spinach or broccoli daily."
D) "I will discontinue my other medications."
B
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Most commonly used herbs and supplements have a profound effect on drugs for anticoagulation. The patient should never double up on dosing related to a missed dose. The patient should avoid green leafy vegetables due to vitamin K. The patient should not discontinue his or her medications.
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