The nurse has instructed a patient prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) for peptic ulcer disease on use of the medication. What patient statements indicate understanding of the instructions? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I should not take antacids while I'm on this medication."
b. "If I wish, I can open the capsule and sprinkle it on food."
c. "I will take the capsule before eating a meal in the morning."
d. "I will need to take this drug for 3 weeks for my ulcer to heal."
e. "I will report any abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bleeding that occurs."
f. "I'll have to have regular blood counts and tests of my liver enzymes."
ANS: C, E, F
The patient should be instructed to take before meal in morning and notify the physician if bleeding, diarrhea, headache, or abdominal pain develops. The patient will need to have complete blood counts and liver enzymes routinely assessed when taking this medication. A. This medication may be taken with antacids. B. The capsule should be swallowed whole. D. This medication must be taken 4 to 8 weeks for ulcer healing.
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