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haleyc112

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The client has been placed on an enteric-coated medication. An appropriate action on the part of the nurse is to instruct the client to __________ the medication.
 
  a. weigh herself at the same time every day while on
  b. drink at least eight glasses of water daily while on
  c. adhere to a low-sodium diet while on
  d. avoid eating fatty food before taking

Question 2

The nurse is monitoring a patient prescribed an aminoglycoside antibiotic for toxicity. Which nursing intervention is indicated when administering this medication?
 
  a. Ensure that the client voids before administration.
  b. Have emergency airway equipment at the bedside.
  c. Monitor blood levels of the medication.
  d. Determine liver function before each dose.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Fatty foods decrease the absorption rate of enteric-coated tablets.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
For those drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics and anticonvulsants, the therapeutic ranges are closely monitored.





 

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