When Reviewing the Medication Orders for a Patient Who Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is taking penicillin, the nurse notes that the patient is also taking the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin) . What possible effect may occur as the result of an interaction between these drugs?

• A) The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of the warfarin.
• B) The penicillin will cause the anticoagulant effect of the warfarin to decrease.
• C) The warfarin will reduce the anti-infective action of the penicillin.
• D) The warfarin will increase the effectiveness of the penicillin.

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