A client taking probenecid, a uricosuric agent, is cautioned regarding use of any other medications due to drug interactions. How does the nurse explain to the client the use of this medication?
a. It inhibits renal excretion of many drugs, thereby increasing the level of the other drugs and prolonging their effect.
b. It makes the other drugs weaker and less therapeutic.
c. It is safe with most medications and should be administered at night.
d. It is contraindicated with penicillin allergies.
a. It inhibits renal excretion of many drugs, thereby increasing the level of the other drugs and prolonging their effect.
FEEDBACK:
a. Probenecid inhibits renal excretion of many drugs, thereby increasing the level of the other drugs and prolonging their effect.
b. Probenecid increases the level of the other drugs and prolongs their effect. .
c. Probenecid may have interactions with several medications. .
d. Probenecid is not contraindicated with penicillin allergies. .
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