The nurse, writing a care plan for a patient on an aminoglycoside, includes what intervention to reduce the accumulation of the drug in the kidney?
A) Avoid caffeine intake.
B) Increase fluids.
C) Decrease activity.
D) Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Question 2
The nurse provides teaching regarding levothyroxine to a 55-year-old patient diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. What statement made by the patient does the nurse interpret to mean that the drug teaching had been understood?
A) I can take this medication at any time of day.
B) I should take this medication on an empty stomach in the morning.
C) I may take this with a sip of water in the morning.
D) If I feel nauseated, I may take this drug with an antacid.