Question

The admitting nurse is reviewing medications of a patient admitted for acute myocardial infarction. The nurse notes the patient has been taking the following medications:    

Enalapril (Vasotec)   
Warfarin (Coumadin)   
Losartan (Cozaar)    
Multivitamin    
St. John's Wort   
Aspirin    

For which of the following medication interactions would the nurse be concerned?

Accepted Answer

St. John's Wort decreases the effectiveness of Warfarin (Coumadin).

Answer

St. John's Wort increases the effectiveness of Enalapril (Vasotec).

Answer

Warfarin (Coumadin) increases the effectiveness of Losartan (Cozaar).

Answer

Enalapril (Vasotec) decreases the effectiveness of Losartan (Cozaar).

Question 21 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN