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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin-clavulanate to treat pharyngitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will take this medication until my sore throat goes away.
B. I will stop taking this medication if I develop itching.
Itching can be a sign of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin-clavulanate. If a client develops itching while taking this medication, they should stop taking it and contact their healthcare provider immediately for further instructions.
C. I should take this medication on an empty stomach.
D. I will double my dose if I miss one.
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Full Explanation
Itching can be a sign of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin-clavulanate. If a client develops itching while taking this medication, they should stop taking it and contact their healthcare provider immediately for further instructions.
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A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is providing teaching to a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new prescription for timolol eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
A. This medication is to be applied when the client is experiencing eye pain.
B. The medication is to be used for approximately 10 days, followed by a gradual tapering off.
C. The medication will be used until the client’s intraocular pressure returns to normal.
D. The medication should be applied on a regular schedule for the rest of the client’s life.
Timolol eye drops are used to treat open-angle glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure. It is important for the client to use the medication regularly as prescribed to maintain control of their condition.
Full Explanation
Timolol eye drops are used to treat open-angle glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure. It is important for the client to use the medication regularly as prescribed to maintain control of their condition.
A nurse is instructing a client who is newly diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) about the use of antitubercular medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. The client’s family will also need to take medications to prevent infection.
B. A typical course of treatment involves 6 to 9 months of consistent medication use.
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is treated with a combination of antitubercular medications for a period of 6 to 9 months. It is important for the client to take their medications consistently and complete the full course of treatment to ensure that the infection is fully treated and to prevent the development of drug- resistant TB.
C. Medications will need to be taken until the Mantoux test is negative.
D. Medications will need to be taken for the rest of the client’s life even if the client feels better.
Full Explanation
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is treated with a combination of antitubercular medications for a period of 6 to 9 months. It is important for the client to take their medications consistently and complete the full course of treatment to ensure that the infection is fully treated and to prevent the development of drug- resistant TB.
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
A. Crushing the medication would release all the medication at once, rather than over time.
This applies to extended-release (ER, SR, or CR) formulations, not enteric-coated medications.
B. Crushing the medication is a good idea and I can mix it in some soft cream for you.
Crushing an enteric-coated tablet defeats its purpose and can cause gastrointestinal issues.
C. Crushing the medication might cause you to have stomach-ache or indigestion.
Enteric-coated (EC) medications have a special coating designed to prevent dissolution in the acidic environment of the stomach and instead dissolve in the alkaline environment of the small intestine. This coating helps Prevent stomach irritation (which is important for aspirin, as it can cause gastric ulcers).
D. Crushing is unsafe as it destroys the ingredients in the medication.
The medication's ingredients remain intact, but its coating is destroyed, leading to stomach irritation.
Full Explanation
Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to release slowly over time to protect the stomach lining from irritation. Crushing the medication would defeat this purpose and could cause stomach irritation or other side effects.