Drug interactions may be problematic in patients using phenobarbital. The nurse should monitor for:
a. bleeding from decreased metabolism of warfarin.
b. suboptimal INRs in patients also taking warfarin.
c. a decreased effect of opioids.
d. decreased phenobarbital effects if the patient is also taking valproic acid.
b
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After reviewing information about postpartum blues, a group of students demonstrate understanding when they state which of the following about this condition?
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