Nurses in the vascular ward prepare to administer medication to patients in the medical ward. A nurse must administer vitamin K (aquamephyton), one of the vitamins, to a patient with International Normal Ratio (INR) of 2.8.
When is Aquamephyton administered?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends giving vitamin K1 to newborns. A single dose of AquaMEPHYTON 0.5-1mg intramuscularly within the first hour after birth is recommended.
What is AquaMEPHYTON and why is it used?
Phytonadione injections are used to treat bleeding or blood clotting problems caused by vitamin K deficiency, certain medications (such as warfarin), or medical conditions (jaundice obstructive, ulcerative colitis). Phytonadione is a man-made vitamin K found naturally in the body.
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