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A client is maintained on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy secondary to refractory atrial fibrillation. Which statement by the client would alert the nurse to a possible problem with this therapy?
 
  1. I have started taking a vitamin C supplement to prevent colds this winter.
  2. I am learning to use olive oil in my cooking.
  3. I've stopped drinking coffee and now drink decaffeinated green tea.
  4. I have a big glass of grapefruit juice with my breakfast every day.
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Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no adverse drugdrug interaction between warfarin and vitamin C.
Rationale 2: There is no adverse fooddrug interaction between warfarin and olive oil.
Rationale 3: Drinking green tea while taking warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding.
Rationale 4: There is no adverse fooddrug interaction between grapefruit juice and warfarin.
Global Rationale: Drinking green tea while taking warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding. There is no adverse drugdrug interaction between warfarin and vitamin C, olive oil, or grapefruit juice.
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