Author Question: The nurse is providing education about tetracycline (Sumycin). Which statement by the patient best ... (Read 79 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing education about tetracycline (Sumycin). Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the administration of this medication?

a. I will avoid taking my medication with dairy products.
b. I will need to take my antibiotic with grapefruit juice.
c. I should take my antibiotic with a calcium-containing antacid to minimize ga-strointestinal distress.
d. I should expect a slight, acne-like rash with this medication.

Question 2

When ototoxicity from an aminoglycoside is beginning, the first sign of impending cochlear damage is:

a. dizziness.
b. ear pain.
c. tone deafness.
d. high-pitched tinnitus.

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The patient should avoid taking the medication with dairy products to help prevent chelation; no further teaching is required.
Grapefruit juice should be avoided to prevent unexpected interactions; further teaching is neces-sary.
Calcium should be avoided, because it also leads to chelation; further teaching is necessary.
An acne-like reaction would indicate an allergic response; further teaching is necessary.

Answer to Question 2

d