A client tells the nurse that he is having nausea and decreased appetite during drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the client?
"Take each dose with a glass of milk."
"Drink a full glass of water with each dose."
"Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
"Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
The Correct Answer is B
Rationale- water helps dilute and flush the drug down Milk, yogurt and antacids affect absorption of tetracycline
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Ensuring client’s safety is a priority. Nifedipine can affect blood pressure and heart rate and these should be assessed
This can be followed by other actions- D, C, B
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.
A. The onset of action of heparin is immediate
B. The oral anticoagulants also don’t dissolve the clot
D. The nurse should also understand the pharmacology of the drugs she or he is administering.
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