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The following scenario applies to the next 1 items.
The medical-surgical nurse is performing an admission assessment
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Current Medications
losartan 25 mg by mouth daily
spironolactone 25 mg by mouth daily
multivitamin 1 tablet by mouth daily
acetaminophen 500 mg by mouth daily, as needed for pain
pantoprazole 40 mg by mouth daily
warfarin 2 mg by mouth daily
aspirin 81 mg by mouth daily


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The nurse performs medication reconciliation for this client. Which four (4) medications does the nurse recognize as a potential drug interaction?

Correct Answer: A,B,F,G

Rationale: Losartan and spironolactone can increase hyperkalemia risk when combined. Warfarin and aspirin together increase bleeding risk due to their anticoagulant and antiplatelet effects, respectively. Multivitamin, acetaminophen, and pantoprazole are less likely to cause significant interactions in this context.

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