Author Question: A patient with a history of hypertension is taking linezolid (Zyvox) for an infection. The nurse ... (Read 65 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with a history of hypertension is taking linezolid (Zyvox) for an infection. The nurse should be concerned about which of the following foods on the patient's tray?

a. Grapes
b. Aged cheese
c. Milk
d. Coffee

Question 2

A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. He has been instructed to take tetracycline (Sumycin) as an outpatient. Which of the following should be included in the discharge teaching for this patient?

a. Take all the medication until symptoms subside.
b. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
c. Take the medication with Pepto-Bismol to avoid diarrhea.
d. Take the medication with food and milk to minimize GI upset.

Shshxj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse should be most concerned about the aged cheese, because linezolid is a weak inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (foods that contain a large amount of tyramine should be avoided), which may lead to hypertensive crisis.
Grapes have no effect on linezolid.
Milk has no effect on linezolid.
Coffee has no effect on linezolid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient, a landscaper, should be advised to wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors, because the medication may cause photosensitivity.
The medication should be taken until it is gone, not just until the patient feels better.
The patient should not take the medication with Pepto-Bismol, which may interfere with the drug's absorption.
Tetracycline should not be taken with food or milk, which may reduce absorption of the drug.