29. Doxycycline Flashcards

1
Q

**What affect does doxycycline have on warfarin (coumadin)

A

increases the affect of it = increase bleeding risk

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2
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**What should you monitor when on doxycycline and/or warfarin

A

INR!!!

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3
Q

What is normal INR

A

0.8-1.2

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4
Q

What does having a high INR mean

A

blood is too thin

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5
Q

What does having a low INR mean

A

clots

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6
Q

If a patient comes in with an INR of 2.2…

A

skip a dose of coumadin

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