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A patient has been prescribed esomeprazole (Nexium). What statement by the patient does the nurse evaluate as indicating that he or she has a good understanding of his newly prescribed drug?
 
  A) I should open the capsules and crush the drug into applesauce.
  B) It is important that I take the drug after each meal.
  C) I need to swallow the drug whole and not chew the capsules.
  D) I should always take the drug with an antacid.

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A nursing student in a pharmacology class asks the instructor why nitrous oxide is used for dental surgery. What is the instructor's most accurate response?
 
  A) Nitrous oxide stays in the body for a long time.
  B) Nitrous oxide does not cause pressure in body compartments.
  C) Nitrous oxide does not cause muscle relaxation.
  D) Nitrous oxide does not need to be administered with oxygen.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Esomeprazole must be swallowed whole, not cut, crushed, or chewed, which would interfere with its effectiveness. The drug should not be taken with an antacid, which could interfere with absorption. The drug is taken once a day, not with each meal.

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Nitrous oxide is a potent analgesic; it is used frequently for dental surgery because it does not cause muscle relaxation. It moves quickly in and out of the body so duration of action is short and recovery after dental work is quick. Nitrous oxide does need to be given in combination with oxygen to avoid hypoxia in the patient.


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