The nurse on the coronary unit is caring for a patient with known coronary artery disease who is being treated with cholestyramine (Questran) and hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL). What action will the nurse take?
A) Call the physician and refuse to give the drugs without further orders.
B) Make sure that the drugs are given at least 2 hours apart.
C) Give the patient an antacid with the drugs.
D) Check the patient's blood glucose level before giving the drugs.
B
Feedback:
Because of its effects in the GI tract, cholestyramine should be taken at least 2 hours earlier or later than hydrochlorothiazide to ensure the absorption of hydrochlorothiazide. This combination of drugs can be used effectively. An antacid would further aggravate drug absorption and would not be recommended. Blood glucose levels would not be affected by either of these drugs.
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