A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions concerning food–drug interactions. Which statements by the client indicate correct understanding of the discharge instructions?
1. "I should take my medications with water to avoid any problems with my medications being absorbed."
2. "I cannot take one of my medications with grapefruit juice because it will decrease the absorption of the medication."
3. "I need to be sure to read the prescription label because the pharmacist will indicate if I need to take my medication with food or without food."
4. "I should take my daily vitamin 2 hours after my medication so they do not affect each other."
5. "If I take my medication with hot tea, it will not affect absorption."
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The safest fluid to take with medications is water.
Rationale 2: Grapefruit juice can increase absorption of certain drugs and should be avoided.
Rationale 3: The pharmacist will indicate on the medication label if the medication should be taken with or without food.
Rationale 4: Herbal supplements and vitamins can cause adverse effects when taken with medication.
Rationale 5: Taking medication with caffeine or a hot drink can affect absorption and the effectiveness of medication.
Global Rationale: The safest fluid to take with medications is water. Grapefruit juice can increase absorption of certain drugs and should be avoided. The pharmacist will indicate on the medication label if the medication should be taken with or without food. Herbal supplements and vitamins can cause adverse effects when taken with medication. Taking medication with caffeine or a hot drink can affect absorption and the effectiveness of medication.
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