Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1721 of 2368

A client takes aspirin and warfarin together. Which risk should the nurse monitor for?

  1. Bleeding
  2. Clot formation
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Drug tolerance
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Correct answer: Bleeding

Aspirin and warfarin compete for the same plasma protein-binding site. This increases unbound drug and the risk for bleeding.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Protein-Binding. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026