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anshika

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When teaching a client who is prescribed zolpidem tartrate the most appropriate statement by the nurse is:
 
  a. Take the medication with dinner, as it works better when taken with food.
  b. Avoid driving your car after you have taken this medication.
  c. Monitor of your activities, especially ambulation.
  d. Don't take this medication if you take omega-3 supplements.

Question 2

A client is prescribed esomeprazole and metoclopramide for GERD. The client approaches the nurse saying, I understand why he prescribed Nexium, but why the laxative? The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Your doctor knows you better than I do.
  b. Did you ask your doctor why the laxative was described?
  c. These two drug are an effective treatment for GERD.
  d. Metoclopramide is a gastric stimulant, not a laxative.


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jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The medication should be taken at bedtime.
B Correct: Because this medication causes drowsiness, this is an appropriate nursing statement.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing statement.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response to the client's question.
B Incorrect: This does not answer the client's question and metoclopramide is not a laxative.
C Incorrect: Although a true statement, it doesn't answer the client's question.
D Correct: This is a true response and answers the client's question.


anshika

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


jgranad15

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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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