The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive ritonavir. Which medication if found in the medication history would lead the nurse to contact the primary health care provider because the prescribed drug would be contraindicated?
Select all that apply.
A) Triazolam (Halcion)
B) Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C) Zolpidem (Ambien)
D) Lisinopril (Prinivil)
E) Procainamide (Procanbid)
Ans: B, C, E
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Ritonavir (Norvir) is contraindicated if the client is taking bupropion (Wellbutrin), zolpidem (Ambien), or an antiarrhythmic drug.
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