A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.

(Do not use a trailing zero)

Choice A rationale
Rifampin does not cause amenorrhea when taken with oral contraceptives. However, it can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, including oral contraceptives, due to its enzyme-inducing properties. This means that women taking rifampin should use an alternative or additional non-hormonal method of contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Choice B rationale
Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses. This is why it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contact lenses while taking this medication.
Choice C rationale
A yellow tint to the skin is not an expected reaction to rifampin. However, rifampin can cause a harmless red-orange discoloration of body fluids such as urine, sweat, saliva, and tears.
Choice D rationale
Lifelong treatment with rifampin is not necessary. The duration of treatment for active tuberculosis typically ranges from 6 to 9 months, depending on the specific treatment regimen and the patient’s response to therapy.

Choice A rationale
While alcohol consumption should generally be limited for individuals with gout, white wine is not necessarily better than red wine. Both types of wine contain purines, which can increase uric acid levels and trigger gout attacks. Therefore, the statement “I’ll drink white wine, not red” is not a correct indication of understanding a low-purine diet.
Choice B rationale
Fruits are generally low in purines and are recommended as part of a healthy diet for managing gout. Limiting fruit servings is not necessary and does not align with the principles of a low-purine diet. Therefore, the statement “I’ll limit the number of fruit servings I eat each day” is incorrect.
Choice C rationale
Red meat is high in purines and should be limited or avoided in a low-purine diet. Choosing red meat over poultry is not advisable for managing gout. Therefore, the statement “I’ll choose red meat instead of poultry” is incorrect.
Choice D rationale
Organ meats, such as liver, are very high in purines and should be eliminated from the diet to manage gout effectively. The statement “I’ll eliminate liver from my diet” correctly indicates an understanding of a low-purine diet.