Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 518 of 2368
A client who takes warfarin has an INR above the therapeutic range and is bleeding. Which medication should the nurse expect to be ordered?
- Protamine sulfate
- Idarucizumab
- Digoxin immune fab
- Vitamin K
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Correct answer: Vitamin K
Vitamin K reverses warfarin. Fresh frozen plasma may be used if reversal is urgent.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Warfarin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026