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cagreen833

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A client is prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
 
  1. Ingest the medication with milk products.
  2. This medication does not interact with other medications.
  3. Avoid exposure to the sun while ingesting this medication.
  4. Blood in the urine is a common side effect.

Question 2

A client is instructed to reduce his intake of daily sodium intake so that the total amount is what his body needs. The nurse should instruct the client to reduce sodium intake to:
 
  1. 500 mg a day.
  2. 1000 mg a day.
  3. 2500 mg a day.
  4. 4500 mg a day.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Photosensitivity, reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives, and toxic effects are side effects of tetracycline used after the expiration date, and the nurse should instruct the client regarding these side effects when the client is prescribed this medication. Tetracycline should not be ingested with milk products. Blood in the urine is not a common side effect of tetracycline.

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A human body needs about 500 mg of sodium each day. The average intake of sodium for individuals in the United States is between 4000 to 6000 mg a day.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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