A client is receiving oxybutynin for treatment of overactive bladder. The client also takes haloperidol (Haldol) as an antipsychotic agent. What effect of the interaction of these two drugs should the nurse observe for in the client?
A) Decreased effect of the antipsychotic drug
B) Increased risk for bleeding
C) Lowered plasma concentrations
D) Increased effect of the antispasmodic drug
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should observe for decreased effectiveness of the antipsychotic drug in the client as the effect of the interaction of the antispasmodic drug and haloperidol. Increased risk for bleeding results from the interaction of oral anticoagulants with anti-infective drugs. Increased effect of the antispasmodic drug occurs with the interaction of an antispasmodic drug with a tricyclic antidepressant. Plasma concentrations are lowered due to the interaction of fosfomycin, which is an anti-infective, with metoclopramide, which is used to relieve gastric upset.
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