A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the ...

[j.rubin]

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.

[Jane]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Motion sickness medication has its onset in 30 minutes. The patient should be instructed to take the medication a half hour prior to takeoff. It is not used as needed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, F
This medication is most effective with careful monitoring of diet. Atorvastatin does not affect renal function.

[j.rubin]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Jane]

Great! Please up vote