A patient who is obese says, "I have been taking orlistat (alli) that I buy over-the-counter at my drugstore. The nurse would review the patient's medical record for use of which medication?
1. Aspirin
2. Warfarin (Coumadin)
3. Vitamin C
4. Ibuprofen
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Rationale 1: Aspirin is not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).
Rationale 2: Warfarin (Coumadin) absorption is affected by orlistat (alli).
Rationale 3: Vitamin C is not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).
Rationale 4: Ibuprofen is not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).
Global Rationale: Warfarin (Coumadin) absorption is affected by orlistat (alli). Aspirin, vitamin C, and ibuprofen are not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).
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