A patient has been prescribed ketoconazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the patient regarding its use?
A) Cut the tablet in half and take each half one after the other.
B) Take the drug with an antacid.
C) Ignore any abdominal pain and feverâ€"these are normal.
D) Do not drive if drowsiness or dizziness occurs.
Ans: D
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The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid driving or performing other hazardous tasks requiring alertness if drowsiness or dizziness occurs. The tablet should not be cut in two or chewed. The drug should also not be taken with an antacid because of a decrease in absorption. Abdominal pain and fever should be reported to the primary health care provider immediately, not ignored.
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