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."
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
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Diphenhydramine is an oral antihistamine used in pruritus. Its main side effect is sedation and hence its recommended for use at bedtime to prevent daytime somnolence.
A. Taking the medication with meals does not reduce daytime sedation.
B. Gradually decreasing the dose once tolerance to the effect is reached may be appropriate in some cases, but it does not address immediate concerns about daytime sedation.
D. Distributing the doses evenly throughout the day may not effectively minimize daytime sedation.
Correct Answer is B
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A. Buprenorphine is an opioid uses in pain management.
C. Disulfiram is used in the management of alcohol use disorder
D. Methadone is an opioid used in management of pain and opioid dependence.
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