An older adult female client with a recent history of vertebral fracture is placed on Miacalcin nasal spray, a synthetic form of the hormone calcitonin, for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. What information can the nurse share with the client about taking this medication?
a. Adverse effects can include irritation, redness, rhinitis, and epistaxis.
b. Store at room temperature up to six months after opening.
c. The medication must be started within the first year postmenopausal.
d. Store the unopened bottle at room temperature.
a. Adverse effects can include irritation, redness, rhinitis, and epistaxis.
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a. Irritation, redness, rhinitis, and epistaxis are the most common adverse effects from the nasal spray.
b. Discard all unrefrigerated bottles after 30 days. .
c. Calcitonin should be used by women who are more than 5 years postmenopausal. .
d. Store the unopened bottle of calcitonin in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. .
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