The client has been ordered treatment with Cefaclor as well as erythromycin. The nurse anticipates what effect from the interaction of the medications?
a. Increased action of the Cefaclor
b. Decreased action of the Cefaclor
c. Anaphylactic reaction to the Cefaclor
d. Toxic action of the Cefaclor
ANS: B
The interaction of Cefaclor and erythromycin will produce a decrease in the action of the Cefaclor.
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