K-Centra

Q: 4-Factors Prothrombin complex concentrate (Brand Name:Kcentra) contains all of the following except? 

A) Factors II
B) Factor VIII
C) Factor IX
D) Factor X
E) Protein C and Protein S


Answer: B

The objective of above question is to highlight the fact that despite it's name '4-Factors Prothrombin complex concentrate', it also contains Protein C and S.

'KCentra' contains  Factors II, VII (not VIII), IX and X.

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Reference:

Kcentra (prothrombin complex concentrate human) [prescribing information]. Kankakee, IL: CSL Behring; August 2017.