Question of the week for 10.12.09
A nurse is teaching a client about precautions with Coumadin therapy. The client should be instructed to avoid which over-the-counter medication?
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
2. Cough medicines with guaifenesin
3. Histamine blockers
4. Laxatives containing magnesium salts
The correct answer is number: 1
ReplyDeleteWilson, B.A., Shannon, M.T., & Stang, C.L.
Prentice-Hall nurse’s drug guide. (6th ed.).(2006).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.