A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I will take the medication for diarrhea”
“I can take this medication along with mineral oil."
"I should drink 4 ounces of water when I take the medication."
"It might take up to 3 days for the medication to work."
The Correct Answer is D
Docsate takes effect in 1-3 days. It is a stool softener that works by increasing the amount of water in stool making it easier to pass across the gut. It does not take effect immediately.
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Correct Answer is B
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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
Correct Answer is C
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A. Taking an antihistamine for a rash caused by allopurinol is not recommended without consultation
B. Taking aspirin for a fever while on allopurinol is not recommended without consultation with a physician
D. Allopurinol can be taken with or without food.
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