The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient going ...

[Marty]

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient going home on the medication entecavir (Baraclude). What is the priority teaching point for this patient?
 
  A) Take the whole course of the medication as prescribed.
  B) Take this medication with grapefruit juice.
  C) Do not stop taking this medication or allow the prescription to run out.
  D) The patient will take this medication for the rest of his life.

Question 2

For what purpose might the nurse administer folic acid to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Nutritional deficiency
  B) Megaloblastic anemia
  C) Pregnancy or preparation for pregnancy
  D) Sickle cell anemia
  E) Renal failure

[Brenm]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
A potential risk for hepatitis B exacerbation could occur when the drugs are stopped. Therefore, teach patient the importance of not running out of the drugs and using extreme caution when discontinuing these drugs. Options A, B, and D are incorrect responses.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Feedback:
Folic acid is indicated for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia caused by sprue and to replace a nutritional deficiency. It is also given to women who are, or plan to become, pregnant to reduce the risk of a neural tube disorder in the fetus. It is not indicated for the treatment of sickle cell anemia or renal failure.

[Marty]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[alvinum]

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