Pharmacology · single question
Clinical case of a patient with bleeding gums. Cause?
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Correct answer: A. Warfarin
- A. Correct. Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factor synthesis, increasing bleeding risk and commonly presenting as gingival bleeding in dental patients.
- B. Lisinopril (ACE inhibitor) is not associated with bleeding; its notable oral side effect is dry cough (via bradykinin), and rarely angioedema.
- C. Metformin is not associated with bleeding tendencies.
- D. Omeprazole (a PPI) is not associated with bleeding tendencies.