A patient is prescribed oral fluconazole for a fungal infection and also takes warfarin. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Notify the prescriber and monitor for bleeding
- A. Notify the prescriber and monitor for bleeding
- B. Give both medicines together without further assessment
- C. Stop warfarin permanently before the first dose
- D. Add aspirin to improve antifungal treatment
Explanation
Fluconazole can increase warfarin effect and raise the risk of bleeding, so the prescriber should be informed and coagulation monitoring may be needed. Warfarin must not be stopped independently, and aspirin would further increase bleeding risk.
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