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dalyningkenk

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A client has been prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The nurse plans to include which information in the teaching plan for this client?
 
  1. You should experience symptom relief in 10 to 15 minutes after taking this drug.
  2. Take this medication after your meal.
  3. Take this medication first thing in the morning, before breakfast.
  4. This drug will not work as well if you continue smoking.
  5. If you experience confusion, discontinue the drug and call for an appointment.

Question 2

A client has been prescribed aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) for the treatment of heartburn. Which information should the nurse plan to teach this client?
 
  1. You should expect this medication to take up to two days to start taking effect.
  2. Take this medication with a glass of milk.
  3. You may notice constipation as an effect of this drug.
  4. Take this medication at least 2 hours before or after any other medication you are taking.
  5. This medication will reduce the acid your stomach produces.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: Onset of action is 30 to 60 minutes.
Rationale 2: This medication should be administered after a meal.
Rationale 3: This medication should be taken with food at bedtime.
Rationale 4: Smoking decreases the effectiveness of ranitidine.
Rationale 5: Ranitidine does not cause the confusion and CNS depression observed with cimetidine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: This medication's onset of action is within 2040 minutes.
Rationale 2: There is no reason for the client to drink milk with this medication.
Rationale 3: Constipation may be a side effect of this antacid.
Rationale 4: Absorption may be affected if taken within 2 hours of any other drug.
Rationale 5: This medication acts to neutralize acid, not to reduce its production.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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