A Patient Who Is Taking Warfarin (Coumadin)therapy Has a Headache

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) therapy has a headache and wants to take a pain reliever.Which action is recommended?

A) Taking acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) tablets
B) Taking ibuprofen (Advil) , a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
C) Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)
D) Calling the physician's office an order for an opioid