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 A
Explanation
flank pain is a typical symptom of urolithiasis (renal or ureteric). The presence of a stone in the urinary tract stretches the tract leading to pain. Calcium supplementation increases the risk of calcium stone formation in the urinary tract.
B. calcium supplements do not cause hepatitis
C. Calcium supplementation do not cause peptic ulcers
D. Calcium stones have been implicated in pancreatic but this presents with epigastric pain
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Iron absorption is enhanced when taken between meals as some foods may inhibit absorption especially if the food contains tannins, calcium and fiber. Taking ferrous sulfate tablets between meals helps maximize iron absorption and ensures optimal effectiveness in treating iron deficiency anemia.
A. Taking ferrous sulfate between meals does not prevent constipation.
B. Taking iron supplements with food may help reduce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and irritation.
C. Ferrous sulfate can cause nausea regardless of time taken
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