Your patient is being scheduled for a flexible bronchoscopy and is inquiring about when to stop taking her warfarin. After consulting the physician, what would you tell her?
a. 1 to 2 days prior to the procedure.
b. 3 to 5 days prior to the procedure.
c. 1 week prior to the procedure.
d. She does not need to discontinue her warfarin.
ANS: B
Table 22-5 details antithrombotic therapies and recommended interval between last dose and procedure.
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