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saliriagwu

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The client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) has dysuria and is given a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptom relief. The nurse provides medication teaching with this client and tells the client to:
 
  1. Take the medication at bedtime.
  2. Take the medication before meals.
  3. Notify the physician if headache occurs.
  4. Expect the urine to become reddish-orange.

Question 2

A client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) has been prescribed to take ciprofloxacin (Cipro). The nurse notes that the client also has a prescription for theophylline written by a pulmonologist. The nurse should do which of the following?
 
  1. Clarify the medication prescriptions.
  2. Encourage intake of antacids.
  3. Schedule the doses to be given together.
  4. Schedule the doses to be given at the same time.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Phenazopyridine is a urinary tract analgesic with no antimicrobial properties. It can cause a reddish-orange discoloration of urine and tears and can stain undergarments and soft contact lenses. The medication should be taken after meals to reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal upset. A headache is an occasional side effect of the medication and does not warrant notifying the physician.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Quinolones, such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), prolong the half-life of caffeine and theophylline. This would make the theophylline stay in the client's system longer and could cause toxic effects. The nurse should clarify the medication prescriptions. Encourage intake of antacids, schedule the doses to be given together, and schedule the doses to be given at the same time are incorrect actions.




saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


vickybb89

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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