The client asks the nurse about drug interactions with oral ...

[Davideckstein7]

The client asks the nurse about drug interactions with oral anticoagulants. The nurse indicates which of the following is known to interact oral anticoagulants:
 
  a. propranolol. c. hydralazine.
  b. aspirin. d. oxycodone.

Question 2

The nursing student asks if there is a concern related to administration of vitamin K1. The nurse replies that:
 
  a. Yes, because it can exert prolonged undesirable effects on future anticoagulation.
  b. Yes, because it can produce exaggerated clotting effects.
  c. No, although it may exacerbate fibrinolysis.
  d. No, because it helps reverse heparin's effects.

[cat123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Oral anticoagulants do not have a drug-drug interaction with propranolol.
B Correct: Aspirin increases the activity of oral anticoagulants.
C Incorrect: Oral anticoagulants do not have a drug-drug interaction with hydralazine.
D Incorrect: Oral anticoagulants do not have a drug-drug interaction with oxycodone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the reason for concern about the administration of vitamin K1 for oral anticoagulant toxicity.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement.
D Incorrect: Protamine sulfate reverses the effects of heparin.

[Davideckstein7]

Excellent

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it