A patient who has been on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for a year calls to tell you he forgot to take the drug yesterday. What is your best advice?
a. "Take today's dose as usual."
b. "Take the forgotten dose right now and take today's dose at the usual time."
c. "Come to the clinic to receive an injection of warfarin as soon as possible."
d. "Take today's dose as usual and also take an 81 mg tablet of aspirin at the same time."
ANS: A
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