While caring for a 23-year-old patient with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) without valvular regurgitation, the nurse determines that discharge teaching has been effective when the patient states that it will be necessary to
a. take antibiotics before any dental appointments.
b. limit physical activity to avoid stressing the heart.
c. take an aspirin a day to prevent clots from forming on the valve.
d. avoid use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications that contain stimulant drugs.
ANS: D
Use of stimulant medications should be avoided by patients with MVP because these may exacerbate symptoms. Daily aspirin and restricted physical activity are not needed by patients with mild MVP. Antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for patients with MVP with regurgitation but will not be necessary for this patient.
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