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james

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The client is being treated with warfarin sodium as well as a diuretic. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two drugs will produce a(n) _____ effect from the _____.
 
  a. increased; warfarin sodium
  b. decreased; warfarin sodium
  c. increased; diuretic
  d. decreased; diuretic

Question 2

The client is being treated with Plavix. He complains to the nurse of experiencing chest pain. The highest priority nursing intervention is to call the physician because the client is experiencing a(n):
 
  a. adverse reaction to the medication.
  b. myocardial infarction.
  c. expected side effect of the medication.
  d. anaphylactic reaction to the medication.


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jordangronback

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The interaction of warfarin sodium and a diuretic will produce an increased effect from the warfarin sodium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Chest pain is an expected side effect of treatment with Plavix.


james

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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