A patient will begin taking amoxicillin. The nurse should ...

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A patient will begin taking amoxicillin. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which foods?
 
  a. Green leafy vegetables
  b. Beef and other red meat
  c. Coffee, tea, and colas
  d. Acidic fruits and juices

Question 2

The patient will begin taking penicillin G procaine (Wycillin).The nurse notes that the solution is milky in color. What action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Call the pharmacist and report the milky color.
  b. Add normal saline to dilute the medication.
  c. Call the physician and report the milky appearance.
  d. Administer the medication as ordered by the physician.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Acidic fruits and juices should be avoided while the client is being treated with amoxicillin because amoxicillin can be irritating to the stomach. Stomach irritation will be increased with the ingestion of citrus and acidic foods. Amoxicillin may also be less effective when taken with acidic fruit or juice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Penicillin G procaine (Wycillin) has a milky appearance; therefore, the appearance should not concern the nurse.

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