A patient has been prescribed ribavirin for influenza A. The patient is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What would the nurse be sure to include in the patient teaching about this medication?
A) Do not take with anticholinergic medications.
B) Do not take with acetaminophen or aspirin.
C) Do not take with antiarrhythmics.
D) Do not take with antacids.
D
Feedback:
Ribavirin levels may be reduced if given with antacids. Patients who receive amantadine or rimantadine may experience increased atropine-like effects if either of these drugs is given with an anticholinergic drug. Patients taking rimantadine may also experience a loss of effectiveness of aspirin and acetaminophen if these are also being used. Rifampin is known to decrease the effectiveness of many drugs, including antiarrhythmics.
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