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gonzo233

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A client is ordered to take the anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin) with co-trimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra). Based on the interaction of the drugs, the client's warfarin level should be monitored and the dose may need to be adjusted in which way?
 
  a. Increased
  b. Decreased
  c. Taken every other day
  d. Discontinued

Question 2

A client with type 2 diabetes is treated with a sulfonylurea agent. The client is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and is ordered to receive co-trimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra). The nurse should evaluate for a(n):
 
  a. increased hyperglycemic response.
  b. increased hypoglycemic response.
  c. decreased action of the sulfonamide drug.
  d. prolonged action of the sulfonamide drug.


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jointhecircus

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

ANS: B
Sulfonamides can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Co-trimoxazole has hypoglycemic actions.


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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