The patient has been taking an over-the-counter (OTC)
acid-reducing drug because he has had stomach problems for several months. He tells the nurse that the medicine helps as long as he takes it, but once he stops it, the symptoms return. Which statement by the nurse is the best ad-vice for this patient?
a. The over-the-counter drug has helped you, so you should continue to take it.
b. The over-the-counter dosage may not be strong enough. You should be taking pre-scription-strength for best effects.
c. For best results, you need to watch what you eat in addition to taking this drug.
d. Using this drug may relieve your symp-toms, but it does not address the cause. You should be seen by your health care provider.
Question 2
A patient is to receive an acetaminophen (Tylenol) suppository for an elevated temperature of 102.8 F. What actions must the nurse take? (select all that apply)
a. Ask if the patient is having any diarrhea.
b. Lubricate the blunt end of the suppository.
c. Put on a pair of sterile gloves.
d. Place the patient in the Sims' position.
e. Ask the patient to take a deep breath and bear down.
f. Push the suppository into the rectum about 1 inch.
Drug Resistance
Intramuscular drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion
Treating the pregnant patient
Drug Actions at Binding Sites
Acid
the transamination product of tryptophan is decarboxylated to yield indole-3-acetic acid, or auxin