A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the nurse the best time to take the medication prescribed to prevent motion sickness for a 0900 flight. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication at which time?
a. As needed, at the first sign of nausea
b. At 0700, before leaving for the airport
c. At 0830, just prior to boarding the plane
d. When seated, just prior to takeoff
Question 2
A patient with high cholesterol is ordered to take atorvastatin (Lipitor). What information will be included in the patient teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dietary management is not a priority with this medication.
b. The medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
c. The medicine should be taken with a full glass of water.
d. The patient should watch for body aches or gastrointestinal upset as side effects.
e. The patient should have renal function tests frequently.
f. The patient should have liver function tests frequently.
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