A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of the patient’s list of current medications, which would cause concern for a possible interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply.)a) A benzodiazepine taken as needed for, allergiesb) A potassium supplement taken dailyc) An oral anticoagulant taken dailyd) An opioid used for occasional severe paine) An NSAID taken as needed for headaches

A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of the patient’s list of current medications, which would cause concern for a possible interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply.)a) A benzodiazepine taken as needed for, allergiesb) A potassium supplement taken dailyc) An oral anticoagulant taken dailyd) An opioid used for occasional severe paine) An NSAID taken as needed for headaches

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