Author Question: You are evaluating the discharge teaching you have done with your patient concerning drug therapy. ... (Read 34 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

You are evaluating the discharge teaching you have done with your patient concerning drug therapy. What statement from the patient would indicate that teaching had been effective?

A) I have to take three pills each day and I can take them at the time that fits my schedule.
B) I should take the white pill in the morning because the doctor wants me to take it.
C) I will add the names and dosages of these new drugs to my medication list in my wallet.
D) I have prescriptions at different pharmacies. I shop around for the best price for each drug.

Question 2

The nurse provides drug teaching to the patient prescribed captopril (Capoten). What statement made by the patient does the nurse interpret to mean teaching has been effective?

A) I will limit my fluid intake to 1,200 mL daily.
B) I will call my doctor if I bruise easily or become extremely tired.
C) I will move from a reclining to a standing position slowly.
D) I will increase my intake of foods high in potassium.

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The patient needs to recognize the importance of keeping an updated list of all current medications and the need to share this list with all health care providers to avoid drug-drug interactions. The patient should understand exactly when to take medications, why that medication is being taken, and how to take it safely. Patients should be encouraged to use a single pharmacy because this will add another layer of safety because the pharmacy will know all drugs being prescribed to this patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Captopril has been associated with a sometimes-fatal pancytopenia, cough, and unpleasant gastrointestinal (GI) distress so the patient should be alert to symptoms related to anemia, reduction in platelets, or infection. There is no need to increase potassium intake because a slight rise in potassium level is associated with this drug. Orthostatic hypotension is not a listed adverse effect. There is no need to limit fluid intake for most patients unless they have a comorbid disorder.