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Cooldude101

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A patient who is prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) asks the nurse why the drug should be taken before breakfast. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. The intended action of this drug is best achieved when given before meals, pre-ferably in the morning.
  b. It is best to take this drug in the morning so that antacids taken later in the day do not interfere with absorption.
  c. This drug should always be taken on an empty stomach for maximal action and for better absorption.
  d. Taking this drug early in the morning helps to minimize the occurrence of side effects or adverse effects.

Question 2

How long is the minimum course of drug therapy for an immunocompetent patient with active tuberculosis?
 
  a. 7 to 10 days
  b. 6 weeks
  c. 6 months
  d. 2 years


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

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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. These drugs work best when given before meals, prefer-ably in the morning. Proton pump inhibitors can be given with antacids, with food, or without food.

Answer to Question 2

C
A patient who has nondrug-resistant tuberculosis must remain on the prescribed medications for at least 6 months. The organism is slow growing and is harder to control than other types of bac-teria.


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Wow, this really help

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