The nurse is providing patient education to a young adult patient who takes tetracycline (Sumycin). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Tetracycline can be used for acne, too."
b. "Tetracycline will help my H. pylori."
c. "Tetracycline will stain my teeth."
d. "I should not take this with my laxatives."
ANS: C
Tetracycline only stains adult teeth if it is taken when a child is 4 months to 8 years of age; This statement indicates a need for further teaching.
Tetracycline is indicated for H. pylori and acne; no further teaching is needed.
Tetracycline should not be taken with laxatives, because they will absorb the medication and render it ineffective; no further teaching is necessary.
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