Author Question: A 24-year-old woman has come to the clinic with an infection and has been prescribed penicillin. The ... (Read 75 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 24-year-old woman has come to the clinic with an infection and has been prescribed penicillin. The nursing assessment reveals that she is taking oral contraceptives. The nurse will instruct her to

A) include adequate proteins and vitamins in her diet.
B) stop using oral contraceptives and focus on the penicillin therapy.
C) use an additional form of birth control while taking penicillin.
D) abstain from intercourse for at least 48 hours after taking penicillin.

Question 2

A 73-year-old woman has osteoporosis and is prescribed alendronate. She takes calcium and vitamin D supplements, drinks lots of water, and has just quit smoking. The nurse should advise the patient to also

A) include adequate amounts of vitamin C in the diet.
B) drink at least 6 to 8 oz of milk daily.
C) stop using artificial sweeteners while taking alendronate.
D) perform light-weight exercises and go for walks.