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Which of the following factors would most likely lead to a higher dose requirement for warfarin?

Vitamin K is a cofactor for the synthesis of clotting factors that warfarin inhibits. High dietary intake of vitamin K can reduce warfarin's anticoagulant effec

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Question: Which of the following factors would most likely lead to a higher dose requirement for warfarin?

Answer options: ✅ High dietary intake of vitamin K

  • Concurrent use of amiodarone
  • Liver dysfunction
  • Advanced age

Correct answer: High dietary intake of vitamin K

Explanation: Vitamin K is a cofactor for the synthesis of clotting factors that warfarin inhibits. High dietary intake of vitamin K can reduce warfarin's anticoagulant effect, requiring a higher dose.

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