A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Alcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity.
Take an antacid with the medication if indigestion occurs.
Avoid flossing the teeth to prevent gum irritation.
Phenytoin turns urine blue.
The Correct Answer is A
A. alcohol interacts with phenytoin leading to CNS depression
B. Antacids reduces the oral absorption of phenytoin
C. Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia and the client should maintain good oral hygiene to prevent secondary infection
D. Phenytoin can turn urine red but not blue.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. Vancomycin is an ototoxic antibiotic
A. Vancomycin is nephrotoxic and restricting fluid intake increases the risk of renal damage
B. Vancomycin does not cause change in urine color
C. The client should take the medication as prescribed regardless of symptoms for clearance of infection
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Reviewing the order with the provider reduces the risk of medications errors
A, B- The charge nurse and the pharmacist are not responsible for prescription of drugs
C- The telephone should only be hanged up after the prescriber has confirmed the repeated order
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