Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient who has just received a prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to treat a urinary tract infection?
a. Use a sunscreen with a high SPF when exposed to the sun.
b. Sun exposure may decrease the effectiveness of the medication.
c. Photosensitivity may result in an artificial-looking tan appearance.
d. Wear sunglasses to avoid eye damage while taking this medication.
ANS: A
The patient should stay out of the sun. If that is not possible, teach them to wear sunscreen when taking medications that can cause photosensitivity. The other statements are not accurate.
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Upon assessing the FHR tracing, the nurse determines that there is fetal tachycardia. The fetal tachycardia would be caused by which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
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a. Instruct the client to take the medication each morning and evening when brushing her teeth. b. Teach the client to take the medication at lunch every day. c. Provide the client with a watch to ensure she takes the medication at correct times. d. Instruct the client to take the medication with meals and at bedtime each day.
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