Author Question: A patient is prescribed a diuretic drug twice a day. When should you advise him or her to take the ... (Read 51 times)

eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A patient is prescribed a diuretic drug twice a day. When should you advise him or her to take the last dose each day?

a. Around noon with lunch
b. Before 6:00 p.m.
c. At 9:00 p.m. or bedtime
d. Twelve hours after the first dose

Question 2

A patient is prescribed an extended-release drug for overactive bladder. Which precaution is most important for you to teach the patient?

a. Avoid taking this drug at bedtime.
b. Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily.
c. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.
d. Perform a home pregnancy test monthly.