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deesands

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The nurse is teaching the patient with a new prescription for ibandronate (Boniva) how to take the medication. Which instruction provided by the nurse is correct?
 
  A) Take 150 mg once a month on the same day of the month.
  B) Take 70 mg once a week on the same day of the week.
  C) Take 400 mg/d.
  D) Take 3 mg once per month on the same day of the month.

Question 2

What nursing interventions are included in the plan of care for a patient receiving antacids to relieve GI discomfort?
 
  A) Administer this drug with other drugs or food.
  B) Administer the antacid 1 hour before or 2 hours after other oral medications.
  C) Limit fluid intake to decrease dilution of the medication in the stomach.
  D) Have the patient swallow the antacid whole and do not crush or chew the tablet.



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Answer to Question 1

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Ibandronate can be taken daily, monthly, or every 3 months. Taking 150 mg orally once a month on the same day of the month would be correct. If given IV every 3 months, the dose is 3 mg and if taken daily, the dose is 2.5 mg/d. All other options are incorrect.

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A patient taking antacids should be advised to take the antacid 1 hour before or 2 hours after other oral medications. These tablets are often chewed to increase effectiveness. Limiting fluid intake can result in rebound fluid retention so that patients should be encouraged to maintain hydration. It is not necessary to take an antacid with other drugs, nor with food.




deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


daiying98

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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