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A female patient will receive doxycycline to treat a sexually transmitted illness (STI). What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
 
  a. Nausea and vomiting are uncommon adverse effects.
  b. The drug may cause possible teratogenic effects.
  c. Increase intake of dairy products with each dose of this medication.
  d. Use a backup method of contraception if taking oral contraceptives.

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The nurse is preparing to give a dose of oral clindamycin (Cleocin) to a patient who is being treated for a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient has had several doses of the medication and reports having nausea.
 
  Which action will the nurse take next?
  a. Administer the next dose when the patient has an empty stomach.
  b. Hold the next dose and contact the patient's provider.
  c. Instruct the patient to take the next dose with a full glass of water.
  d. Request an order for an antacid to give along with the next dose.


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

ANS: D
The desired action of oral contraceptives can be lessened when taken with tetracyclines, so patients taking oral contraceptives should be advised to use a backup contraception method while taking tetracyclines. Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects. Doxycycline should not be taken with dairy products. Tetracycline may cause teratogenic effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Clindamycin should be taken with a full glass of water to minimize gastronintestinal (GI) irritation such as nausea, vomiting, and stomatitis. Giving the medication on an empty stomach will increase the likelihood of GI upset. It is not necessary to hold the next dose or to give an antacid.


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