A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

‘Take this medication on an empty stomach’

‘Expect abdominal pain with this medication’

'Take the medication with a full glass of water."

"Do not take this medication before bedtime."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Docusate sodium is used as a stool softener in these cases to promote bowel movements. Adequate water intake increases hydration and also works synergistically to promote bowel movements increasing its effectiveness.
A. Taking docusate on an empty stomach is not necessary. It can be taken with or without food.
B. Abdominal pain is not a common side effect of docusate. In fact, it is usually well tolerated.
D. There is no specific requirement to avoid taking docusate before bedtime. It can be taken at any time of day as directed by the healthcare provider.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Allopurinol is a uric lowering agent that reduces the conversion on hypoxanthine to uric acid lowering its levels in blood. This prevents formation of uric acid crystals which are deposited in joints and tissues in gouty arthritis.

A. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic used in management of ascites, hypertension and heart failure

C. Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic agent used in management of sleep wake disorders

D. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used in management of anxiety disorders

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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