The client is taking acetaminophen on a regular basis as well as oral contraceptives. The nurse tells the client that this drug interaction will result in a(n) _____ in the effectiveness of the _____
a. decrease; oral contraceptives
b. increase; oral contraceptives
c. decrease; acetaminophen
d. increase; acetaminophen
ANS: C
When acetaminophen is combined with oral contraceptives, the result is a decrease in the effectiveness of the acetaminophen.
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