A patient has been prescribed esomeprazole (Nexium). What statement by the patient does the nurse evaluate as indicating that he or she has a good understanding of his newly prescribed drug?
A) "I should open the capsules and crush the drug into applesauce."
B) "It is important that I take the drug after each meal."
C) "I need to swallow the drug whole and not chew the capsules."
D) "I should always take the drug with an antacid."
C
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Esomeprazole must be swallowed whole, not cut, crushed, or chewed, which would interfere with its effectiveness. The drug should not be taken with an antacid, which could interfere with absorption. The drug is taken once a day, not with each meal.
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