ATI Video Case Studies Medication Interactions 2022/2023 with complete answers graded A+

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following medications can decrease the effectiveness of phenytoin? A. Cimetidine B. Bismuth subsalicylate C. Famotidine D. Aluminum hydroxide D. Aluminum hydroxide Antacid medications such as aluminum hydroxide, can decrease the effectiveness of phenytoin. The nurse should instruct the client not to take an antacid medication within 2 hr before or after the time scheduled for taking phenytoin. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for spironolactone and losartan. When considering the potential interaction between these medications, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hyperreflexia C. Hypomagnesemia D. Hypothermia A. Hyperkalemia A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing the medication record of a client who reports taking acetaminophen 1,500 mg daily for muscle aches. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client medications interact adversely with acetaminophen? A. Metformin B. Warfarin C. Aspirin D. Psyllium B. Warfarin Acetaminophen can interfere with the breakdown of warfarin, increasing the anticoagulant effect & increasing the risk of bleeding. A nurse is collecting a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for cyclosporine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client medications can interact with cyclosporine? A. Rosiglutazone B. Risperidone C. Cimetidine D. Cetrizine C. Cimetidine Cimetidine, an India ole derivative can increase the therapeutic action of cyclosporine & lead to toxicity A nurse at a community center is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about fluoxetine. The nurse should inform the clients that which of the following medications interacts adversely with fluoxetine? A. Aspirin B. Acetaminophen C. Albuterol D. Docusate sodium A. Aspirin Antiplatelet and anticoagulant can interact with fluoxetine, increasing the risk of GI bleeding