Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who takes low-dose erythromycin as a prophylactic medication. The patient will begin taking cefaclor for treatment of an acute infection. The nurse should discuss this with the provider because taking both of these medications simultaneously can cause which effect?
A) Decreased effectiveness of cefaclor
B) Increased effectiveness of cefaclor
C) Decreased effectiveness of erythromycin
D) Increased effectiveness of erythromycin
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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