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hubes95

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The client is prescribed cimetidine for treatment of hyperacidity. The nurse should tell the client:
 
  a. You will notice the pain is practically gone as soon as you take your medication.
  b. You should not drive until you see that the medication does not affect your vision.
  c. Your cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.
  d. You should continue using your antacids until you see how effective this drug is.

Question 2

Clients sometimes prefer chewable forms of antacids because of their convenience. When this form of antacid is used, the nurse instructs the client to:
 
  a. take the tablet on an empty stomach.
  b. chew the tablet completely before swallowing and follow it with a glass of water.
  c. use the effervescent-type tablet.
  d. limit fluid intake when using chewable antacids.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
B Incorrect: Cimetidine does not cause changes in vision.
C Correct: This is information that the client taking cimetidine should be given.
D Incorrect: The client should not take antacids with cimetidine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not appropriate for the same reason a liquid antacid should not be taken on an empty stomach.
B Correct: This is the appropriate instruction.
C Incorrect: This is not necessary.
D Incorrect: This is not true.




hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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