A patient returns to the clinic for follow up after taking a ...

[pragya sharda]

A patient returns to the clinic for follow up after taking a newly prescribed medication for a month. The nurse recognizes medication teaching was successful when the patient makes which statement?
 
  1. I've been taking my medication on an empty stomach like the prescription label said to.
  2. I always take my medication with a full glass of water.
  3. I'm not drinking any alcohol close to the time that I take my medication.
  4. I switched all my medications to one pharmacy like you suggested.
  5. I was glad I could take my medications and supplements together. I don't really like to take a lot of pills during the day.

Question 2

A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions concerning food?drug interactions. The nurse determines that the patient understands when the patient makes which statement?
 
  1. I should take my medications with water to avoid any problems with my medications being absorbed.
  2. I cannot take one of my medications with grapefruit juice because it will decrease the absorption of the medication.
  3. I need to be sure to read the prescription label because the pharmacist will indicate if I need to take my medication with food or without food.
  4. I should take my daily vitamin 2 hours after my medication so they do not affect each other.
  5. If I take my medication with hot tea, it will not affect absorption.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Some medications must be taken on an empty stomach. It is important to know if the medication should be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Rationale 2: Taking medications with water will decrease the chance of an interaction that can occur with other juices or fluids.
Rationale 3: Alcohol can cause adverse interactions with medications.
Rationale 4: Filling all prescriptions at the same pharmacy will assist the pharmacist in comparing current and new medications for interactions.
Rationale 5: It is best not to take herbal supplements and vitamins with prescribed medications to avoid interactions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The safest fluid to take with medications is water.
Rationale 2: Grapefruit juice can increase absorption of certain drugs and should be avoided.
Rationale 3: The pharmacist will indicate on the medication label if the medication should be taken with or without food.
Rationale 4: Herbal supplements and vitamins can cause adverse effects when taken with medication.
Rationale 5: Taking medication with caffeine or a hot drink can affect absorption and the effectiveness of medication.

[pragya sharda]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shailee]

Great answer, keep it coming