A patient has been self-medicating with diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to help her sleep. She calls the clinc nurse to ask, "Why do I feel so tired during the day after I take this pill? I get a good nights sleep!" Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "you are probably getting too much sleep"
b. "you are taking too much of the drug."
c. "this drug is not really meant to help people sleep."
d. "this drug often causes a 'hangover effect' during the day after taking it"
Answer: d. "this drug often causes a 'hangover effect' during the day after taking it"
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The home health patient who has cystitis has been put on the drug phenazopyridine (Pyridium) and should be cautioned about:
1. staying out of the heat. 2. nausea. 3. staining of clothing. 4. skin rash.
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