The nurse is discharging a client to home with a prescription for clarithromycin (Biaxin). Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the discharge teaching?

Question

1. "I need to take the medication until it is gone."
2. "I can quit taking this medication when I feel better."
3. "I cannot clean house while taking this medication."
4. "I cannot drive while taking this medication."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Clients should be instructed to take antibiotics for the entire treatment regimen, even if their symptoms disappear before the prescription runs out.
Rationale 2: "I can quit taking this medication when I feel better" is incorrect. Clients should be instructed to take antibiotics for the entire treatment regimen, even if their symptoms disappear before the prescription runs out.
Rationale 3: "I cannot clean house while taking this medication" is incorrect. Clients should be instructed to take antibiotics for the entire treatment regimen, even if their symptoms disappear before the prescription runs out.
Rationale 4: "I cannot drive while taking this medication" is incorrect. Clients should be instructed to take antibiotics for the entire treatment regimen, even if their symptoms disappear before the prescription runs out.

Global Rationale: Clients should be instructed to take antibiotics for the entire treatment regimen, even if their symptoms disappear before the prescription runs out. "I can quit taking this medication when I feel better" is incorrect. Clients should be instructed to take antibiotics for the entire treatment regimen, even if their symptoms disappear before the prescription runs out. Driving and the ability to clean the house are not affected by taking this medication.