Why should patients taking warfarin (Coumadin) limit their intake of acetaminophen to the lowest effective dose for short-term therapy only?
A. Acetaminophen has been reported to decrease the antihypertensive effects of warfarin.
B. Acetaminophen has been reported to potentiate the inhibitory effects of warfarin on uric acid excretion.
C. Acetaminophen has been reported to increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
D. None of the above are correct.
Answer: C
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