Pharmacology Anticoagulants and Coagulants a064454d

All of the following statements are true regarding warfarin toxicity (skin necrosis) except:

Skin necrosis occurs during initiation of therapy

Most common sites are toes and tips of fingers

Decreased quantity of protein C

Decreased incidence of adverse effects if therapy with LMWH is started.

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. (B) Most common sites are toes and tips of fingers(Ref: Harrison 18/e p433)Common sites of warfarin-induced skin necrosis are breasts, thighs and buttocks.

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