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Zoey63294

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The nurse is instructing a patient who has been prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) for peptic ulcer disease. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
 
  a. This drug coats my ulcer and protects it so that healing can occur.
  b. I should eat foods with lots of fiber while I'm taking this drug.
  c. If I feel dizzy, I will be sure to get up from bed slowly.
  d. Once I am feeling better I can stop taking the drug.

Question 2

Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is prescribed isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid)?
 
  a. Use another form of birth control in addition to oral contraceptives to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
  b. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment until you know how this drug af-fects you.
  c. Wear glasses rather than contact lenses throughout this drug therapy.
  d. Avoid coffee and any foods or beverages that contain caffeine.


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sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Patients prescribed sucralfate should take the drug exactly as directed by their prescriber. The nurse must teach the patient that this drug is usually prescribed for 4 to 8 weeks and the patient should continue to take it even if feeling better.

Answer to Question 2

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Isoniazid raises blood pressure. When this drug is taken in combination with other drugs or agents that also raise blood pressure, the patient can develop dangerous hypertension. Caffeine is a common food ingredient that greatly increases the risk for hypertension when taken in combi-nation with isoniazid.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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