A patient has been talking to his physician about drugs that could potentially be used in the treatment of acute low back pain. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. "the doctor may prescribe an antiseizure drug such as oxcarbazepine; therefore, I would need to have blood tests to check my sodium level"
b. "the doctor may suggest over-the-counter ibuprofen; therefore, I should watch for and report dark and tarry stools"
c. "the doctor may prescribe an oral steroid such as prednisone; this would be short-term therapy and the dose would gradually taper off"
d. "the doctor may prescribe hydromorphone and it may cause drowsiness; I should not drive or drink alcohol when I take it"
Answer: d. "the doctor may prescribe hydromorphone and it may cause drowsiness; I should not drive or drink alcohol when I take it"
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A female client diagnosed with infertility is prescribed medication. The nurse would provide instruction regarding which of the following medications?
1. Viagra 2. Delatestryl 3. Testim 4. Clomiphene citrate