The nurse has completed an admitting patient history and notes the patient's current medications to be simvastatin (Zocor)and warfarin (Coumadin).What is the result of the interaction of these drugs?

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Simvastatin and warfarin can interact to increase the risk of bleeding. Warfarin can increase the anticoagulant effect of simvastatin, leading to an increased international normalized ratio (INR) and an increased risk of bleeding. Therefore, monitoring of the patient's INR is essential to prevent bleeding complications. Options A, C, and D are not likely effects of the drug interaction between simvastatin and warfarin.

The Nurse Has Completed an Admitting Patient History and Notes