A fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxin) is prescribed for a male patient with a UTI. What should the nurse practitioner teach the patient regarding taking this medication?
A. It must be taken on an empty stomach
B. Its effectiveness is decreased by antacids, iron, or caffeine ingestion
C. It may cause a metallic aftertaste
D. Its effectiveness is not a concern and it can be taken with any medications
B
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The home health nurse is caring for a patient who has frequent bouts of diverticulitis accompanied by increased flatulence, diarrhea, and nausea. Which of the following is the most appropriate suggestion to lessen these symptoms?
a. Eat a diet high in fiber content b. Increase dietary fat intake c. Exercise to increase intra-abdominal pressure d. Take daily laxatives
A client asks the nurse about the prescribed diet after gastric surgery. The nurse clarifies that a high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate, dry diet is the best choice after gastric surgery because this diet
a. does not cause diarrhea. b. does not dilate the stomach. c. is quickly digested. d. is slow to leave the stomach.
The concept of prevention is a key component of modern community health practice. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A) Immunization clinic for seasonal influenza B) Blood pressure screening for hypertension C) Audiometric testing for hearing impairment D) Skin test for tuberculosis