When caring for a client who is receiving acebutolol (Sectral), the nurse would ensure that which of the following is avoided to promote optimal effectiveness of acebutolol? Select all that apply
A) Sertraline (Zoloft)
B) Phenelzine (Nardil)
C) Naproxen (Naprosyn)
D) Oxaprozin (Daypro)
E) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Ans: C, D
Feedback:
NSAIDs (naproxen and oxaprozin) can result in decreased effects of b blockers such as acebutolol.
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