A patient is concurrently taking ciprofloxacin and warfarin. The nurse should monitor the patient for the need to:
1. increase the ciprofloxacin dose.
2. decrease the warfarin dose.
3. increase the dose of both drugs.
4. decrease the dose of both drugs.
Correct Answer: 2
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)