The nurse has completed medication education for a client prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which client statements indicate an understanding of the information?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "It may take a few days or weeks for me to get the full effect of this medication."
B. "I should not drink alcohol while taking this drug."
C. "If I develop a skin rash, I should contact the prescriber."
D. "I should not crush this medication."
E. "I should take this medication with food."
Answer:
A. "It may take a few days or weeks for me to get the full effect of this medication."
B. "I should not drink alcohol while taking this drug."
C. "If I develop a skin rash, I should contact the prescriber."
E. "I should take this medication with food."
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