Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has a wound infection. The client has prescriptions for cefotetan and an NSAID. The nurse should monitor for which of the following medication interactions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Bleeding. Cefotetan is a cephalosporin antibiotic that can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with NSAIDs due to their additive effects on platelet function. The combination can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding or bruising. Dysrhythmias (choice B) are not typically associated with this drug combination. Dizziness (choice C) and jaundice (choice D) are not common interactions with cefotetan and NSAIDs.