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javeds

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A patient with indigestion is prescribed aluminum hydroxide (Amphogel). To prevent the most common side effect of this drug, what does the nurse teach the patient?
 
  a. Take this drug 30 minutes before each meal.
  b. Do not drink fluids for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
  c. Be sure to consume a diet with lots of vegetables and other foods with fiber.
  d. Report any episodes of diarrhea immediately to your prescriber.

Question 2

What is the most important question the nurse must ask a patient before administering rifampin (RIF) intravenously?
 
  a. Have you ever had gout?
  b. Are you allergic to sulfa drugs?
  c. Are you allergic to sulfite preservatives?
  d. Have you had any alcoholic beverages within the last month?


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

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Aluminum hydroxide is an aluminum-based antacid. The most common side effect of these drugs is constipation. Patients should be taught to consume a diet rich in fiber-containing foods to prevent this side effect.

Answer to Question 2

C
The IV form of rifampin contains a sulfite preservative that can cause hypersensitivity reactions in patients allergic to sulfite preservatives such as sodium metabisulfite or potassium metabisul-fite. This problem is not the same as an allergy to sulfa drugs.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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