A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cromolyn orally. Which of the following instructions would the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
A) Do not take the drug at bedtime.
B) Swallow the drug without chewing.
C) Take the drug with food or milk.
D) Take the drug at least 30 minutes before meals.
Ans: D
Feedback:
When administered orally, cromolyn is given 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. The oral form of the drug comes in an ampule. The ampule is opened and the contents are poured into a glass of water. The nurse stirs the mixture thoroughly. The client must drink all of the mixture. The drug may not be mixed with any other substance (e.g., fruit juice, milk, or foods).
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