A nurse is preparing to administer oral ofloxacin (Floxin) to a patient. While taking the patient's medication history, the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin and theophylline. The correct action by the nurse is to request an order to:

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Ofloxacin increases plasma levels of warfarin, so coagulation tests should be monitored. The ofloxacin dose should not be reduced or increased. Ofloxacin does not affect theophylline levels.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Oral Ofloxacin (Floxin) to a Patient