The patient with an elevated temperature is prescribed antibacterial therapy to be taken at home. The prescribed drug is amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg three times a day. What would you teach the patient about dosing intervals for this drug?
a. Take the drug three times a day with meals.
b. Take the drug every 8 hours throughout the day.
c. Take the drug when you first get up, at lunch time, and with your evening meal.
d. Take the drug every 6 hours while you are awake.
Question 2
Which question would you be sure to ask a patient after giving any antibacterial drug?
a. Are you allergic to any foods or medications?
b. Have you noticed any changes in your ability to remember things?
c. Do you know how to check your blood pressure and heart rate?
d. How many bowel movements do you have each day and what are they like?
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