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D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching the soon-to-be-discharged patient, diagnosed with schizophrenia, about his medications. What is a priority teaching point for this patient?

A) The patient must eat three nutritious meals daily.
B) Over-the-counter medications may be taken with antipsychotic drugs.
C) Cough medicines potentiate the actions of antipsychotic drugs.
D) Alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Question 2

A pregnant woman is helping her elderly father with taking his medications. He is taking dutasteride (Avodart). The nurse will instruct the daughter to do what?

A) Crush the tablets to help facilitate swallowing.
B) Avoid touching any crushed or broken tablets.
C) Avoid direct contact with her father while he is on the medication.
D) Use a barrier contraceptive while helping her father prepare the drug.

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Alcohol consumption should be avoided because it increases the central nervous system (CNS) effects of the drug and may cause excessive drowsiness and decreased awareness of safety hazards in the environment. Some patients may find it easier and more effective to eat five small meals rather than three nutritious meals. While promoting good nutrition is good practice, it is not the priority. Drugdrug interactions with antipsychotic drugs are common so the nurse would teach the patient not to take any medication without consulting with the doctor or a pharmacist to make sure it is safe.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Dutasteride contains androgenic hormone blockers that could be absorbed through the skin if the tablets are crushed and broken. These hormone blockers could have negative effects on a fetus. The woman should be cautioned not to touch any crushed or broken tablets. Her father will not pose a threat to her because of this drug therapy. She should not need barrier contraceptives if she is pregnant.