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jho37

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The nurse is providing medication teaching to a client taking orlistat (Alli).
 
  Because the medication interferes with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, the nurse tells the client to wait at least ____ hours after taking the medication to take these vitamin supplements.
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of these statements, if made by a client, would indicate that further instruction is needed about orlistat (Alli)?
 
  1. I should take the drug once a day.
  2. I should report stomach discomfort or oily stools to the prescriber.
  3. I should check blood pressure and report any consistently high readings.
  4. I can eat as much as I want when taking this medication and still lose weight.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Because orlistat inhibits the absorption of the lipid-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, a supplement containing these vitamins should be taken at least 2 hours before or after a dose of orlistat.
Global Rationale: Because orlistat inhibits the absorption of the lipid-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, a supplement containing these vitamins should be taken at least 2 hours before or after a dose of orlistat.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Orlistat should be taken three times a day with each meal containing fat.
Rationale 2: Stomach discomfort and oily stools are expected adverse effects associated with orlistat (Alli).
Rationale 3: Hypertension is a potential hazard of orlistat.
Rationale 4: No medication can overcome an excessive intake of calories.
Global Rationale: No medication can overcome an excessive intake of calories. Orlistat should be taken three times a day with each meal containing fat. Stomach discomfort and oily stools are expected adverse effects associated with orlistat (Alli). Hypertension is a potential hazard of orlistat.




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


hollysheppard095

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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