A patient experiences debilitating migraines on a frequent basis ...

[geoffrey]

A patient experiences debilitating migraines on a frequent basis and has had oral prochlorperazine (Compazine) added as an adjuvant medication to abortive therapy.
 
  When teaching the patient to take this drug safely in the home setting, the nurse should emphasize what teaching point? A) The importance of taking the pill whole and not crushing or splitting it
  B) The importance of having a bimonthly complete blood count (CBC) drawn
  C) The need to avoid taking the drug after eating fatty food
  D) The need to be aware of the potential for hypotension

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with a fungal infection of the eye. What of the following medications is the most likely the cause of the fungal infection of the eye?
 
  A) Ophthalmic corticosteroid
  B) Systemic antibiotic agent
  C) Mydriatic
  D) Saline ophthalmic drops

[diesoon]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
When taking prochlorperazine orally, it is important to swallow it whole and not chew or crush the tablets. Blood work is not warranted, and there is no need to avoid fatty food prior to taking the drug. Compazine is not noted to cause hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Fungal infections commonly occur and may often be attributed to frequent use of ophthalmic antibiotics and corticosteroids. Systemic antibiotic agents are not the cause of fungal infections of the eye. Mydriatics are not the cause of fungal infections of the eye. Saline ophthalmic drops are not the cause of fungal infections of the eye.

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