The nurse is providing education to a patient recently placed on selegiline disintegrating tablets. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "This medication will help slow the development of symptoms."
b. "I will place the tablet on my tongue before breakfast."
c. "I may need to use a stool softener for constipation."
d. "I should not push the tablet through the foil."
ANS: B
Selegiline orally disintegrating tablets should be taken in the morning before breakfast, without liquid. This medication is used to slow the development of symptoms and progression of disease. Constipation is a common adverse effect that may require the use of stool softeners. Patients should not attempt to push selegiline orally disintegrating tablets through the foil backing. Patients should peel back the backing of one or two blisters (as prescribed) with dry hands and gently remove the tablet(s).
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