Oral anticoagulants are stopped prior to surgery for at least –
Correct Answer: 6-8 days
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., 6-8 days o Oral anticoagulants are stopped 6-8 days prior to surgery because their duration of action is about 4-6 days. o Therefore if the drug is stopped its action may remain for the next 6 days. o So it is safer to stop them 6-8 days before surgery.
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