The client has been placed on Ritalin. He is already being treated with Coumadin. The nurse anticipates that the combination of the two drugs will have a(n) _____ in the effect of the _____
a. increase; Coumadin
b. decrease; Coumadin
c. increase; Ritalin
d. decrease; Ritalin
ANS: A
When Ritalin is combined with Coumadin, the result will be an increase in the effect of the Coumadin.
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