A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has oral candidiasis and a new prescription for nystatin suspension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

“I will take the medication on an empty stomach”

"l will store the medication at room temperature."

"I Will only need to take this medication for a few days."

"1 will spit the medication out after swishing it around my mouth."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Taking the medication on an empty stomach is not necessary
B.   Storing the medication at room temperature is correct to prevent degradation and reduced efficacy.
C.   The duration of treatment with nystatin suspension varies depending on the severity of the infection as fungal infections require days to weeks to clear completely

D. After swishing, it's usually recommended to hold the medicine in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing, to maximize its effectiveness

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Miosis, or constriction of the pupil, is a common side effect of opioid analgesics like nalbuphine.
A. Oliguria, or decreased urine output, is not a common adverse effect of opioids
B. Constipation is a more common gastrointestinal side effect of opioid analgesics.
D. Nalbuphine is an opioid analgesic that helps relieve pain including joint pain. Joint pain is not as adverse effect of nalbuphine

A. Dilute the medication with dextrose 5k in water. B. Administer a saline solution after injection. C. Administer the medication at 100 mg/min. D. Hold the injection if seizure activity is present.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

It is recommended that every injection of phenytoin be followed by infusion of at least 50 to 100mls of normal saline infusion. This is important to prevent local irritation that occurs as surrounding tissues react to the medication.

A. Mixing phenytoin in dextrose 5% is not recommended due risk of precipitation of the Phenytoin acid

C. Phenytoin should be given at a date of 50mg/min or less to reduce the risk of toxicity

D. The injection should not be held as it is used to manage the seizure unless it is not safe for the nurse to give it

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