A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has oral candidiasis and a new prescription for nystatin suspension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I will take the medication on an empty stomach”
"l will store the medication at room temperature."
"I Will only need to take this medication for a few days."
"1 will spit the medication out after swishing it around my mouth."
The Correct Answer is B
A. Taking the medication on an empty stomach is not necessary
B. Storing the medication at room temperature is correct to prevent degradation and reduced efficacy.
C. The duration of treatment with nystatin suspension varies depending on the severity of the infection as fungal infections require days to weeks to clear completely
D. After swishing, it's usually recommended to hold the medicine in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing, to maximize its effectiveness
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Correct Answer is B
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Wernicke- Korsakoff is a neurological disorder that occurs commonly in malnourished alcoholic due to thiamine deficiency. It presents confusion, ataxia, visual disturbances and low blood pressure. It is managed by administration of thiamine to prevent permanent brain damage.
A . although alcohol can cause cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrhythmias, it is not directly related to Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome
C. chronic alcoholism can lead to liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices but is not directly related to Wernicke-Korsakoff psychosis.
D. isolation is not necessary as Wernicke-Korsakoff psychosis is not a communicable disease.
Correct Answer is C
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A. Taking an antihistamine for a rash caused by allopurinol is not recommended without consultation
B. Taking aspirin for a fever while on allopurinol is not recommended without consultation with a physician
D. Allopurinol can be taken with or without food.
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