A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has anemia and a new prescription for ferrous sulfate liquid. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

Take the medication with orange juice to enhance absorption.

Rinse the mouth before taking the iron.

Take the medication on an empty stomach to decrease gastrointestinal irritation.

Take the medication with milk.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

vitamin C and other fruit juices (except grape juice) enhance the absorption of oral iron supplements in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the clients are encouraged to take the supplements along with such fruit juices.

B. Rinsing the mouth should be done after to prevent staining of teeth

C. Taking the supplement on an empty stomach promotes gastrointestinal irritation

D. Dairy products inhibit iron absorption and should therefore be avoided

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

washing the affected area with soap and water before applying the cream remove any debris that may interfere with absorption of the drug allowing for optimal concentration for clearance of the infection.
A. Increasing fluid intake is not specifically related to the use of gentamicin topical cream.
C. Topical gentamicin cream does not have adverse effects associated with systemic formulations hence no reported blurred vision
D. Application is only recommended for affected areas.

A. Liver function tests B. Thyroid function studies C. Blood glucose levels D. Gallbladder studies

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic agents that may cause liver failure. The client should therefore have serial liver function tests to promote client safety while on the medications.
B, C, D- Rifampin and pyrazinamide have no effect on the thyroid, blood glucose or gall bladder.

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