A nurse is teaching a client who has a duodenal ulcer about his new prescription for cimetidine. The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching?

“Take the medication on an empty stomach for better absorption”

"You should plan to take this medication for at least 6 months."

"Your doctor might need to reduce your theophylline dose While taking this medication."

"Take the medication with an antacid to minimize stomach upset."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Cimetidine inhibits the cytochrome enzymes leading to increased blood concentration of other drugs like theophylline hence increased risk of toxicity. The dosage of the drugs should be lowered when one is on cimetidine.

A-Cimetidine should be taken with meals or at bedtime for more effective absorption and optimal therapeutic effect.

B. There is no specific duration mentioned for the treatment of duodenal ulcer with cimetidine.

D. Taking cimetidine with an antacid is not recommended as they decrease the absorption of cimetidine.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rifampin causes harmless discoloration of bodily fluids, including urine, sweat, saliva, and tears, to an orange-red color. Other side effects include gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
A. Rifampin should be taken on an empty stomach, as food can interfere with its absorption.
B. Insomnia is not a common side effect of rifampin
D. Treatment for tuberculosis goes on for at least 6 to 9 months. Treatment duration varies depending on the specific regimen and the severity of the infection.

A. Tap the top of the ampule, place a sterile gauze pad around the ampule neck. and break off the top by bending it toward the body. B. Tap the bottom of the ampule, place gauze pad around the ampule neck, and break off the bottom with a forward motion away from the body. C. Wear sterile gloves and break Off the neck of the glass ampule with a single snap to the right side. D. Wear sterile gloves and break off the neck of the glass ampule with a single snap in a downward motion.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A Tapping at the top ansure all the medication is settled down to prevent inadequate dosing. Breaking off should be done towards the bodyto prevent injury due to the splashing glass particles

B Tapping the ampule should be done at the top, not bottom, to ensure that any medication at the neck or top is displaced to the bottom. Breaking off the top with a forward motion towardsthe body reduces the risk of injury from glass shards.

C, D- It is not a sterile procedure hence no need for sterile gloves

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