ENT

Question 1

What is an ENT side effect of aspirin + NSAIDs in high doses?

Answer 1

Tinnitus

Question 2

How should an INR of 5-8 without bleeding be managed in those taking warfarin?

Answer 2

Withhold 1-2 doses

Question 3

How should an INR of 5-8 with minor bleeding be managed in those taking warfarin?

Answer 3

• Stop warfarin
• Give IV vitamin K

Question 4

How should an INR of >8 without bleeding be managed in those taking warfarin?

Answer 4

• Stop warfarin
• Oral vitamin K

Question 5

How should an INR of >8 with minor bleeding be managed in those taking warfarin?

Answer 5

• Stop warfarin
• IV vitamin K

Question 6

How should major bleeding in those taking warfarin be managed?

Answer 6

• Stop warfarin
• IV vitamin K
• Prothrombin complex concentrate or FFP