An antibiotic solution is prescribed to a client with bacterial pharyngitis at the college health office. What information does the nurse give to the client regarding his medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Shake the bottle prior to use.
b. Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
c. Continue to take the medication until symptoms decrease and the sore throat goes away.
d. If you have trouble swallowing the medicine, dilute it with water.
a. Shake the bottle prior to use.
d. If you have trouble swallowing the medicine, dilute it with water.
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a. Shake the bottle prior to use so that the particles dissolve.
b. Taking the medicine an empty stomach may cause GI distress.
c. The medication should be taken until finished to eradicate the organism.
d. Diluting the medication with water or other flavored liquid is acceptable.
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