Before Beginning Therapy with Amitriptyline (Elavil),the Nurse Should Assess for Concurrent

question 14

Multiple Choice

Before beginning therapy with amitriptyline (Elavil) ,the nurse should assess for concurrent use of which of the following types of medications?

• A)acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
• B)warfarin (Coumadin)
• C)Diuretics
• D)Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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