A patient who has been prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin) tells the nurse about experiencing an upset stomach after each dose of the drug. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Administer a dose of an antinausea drug.
b. Instruct the patient to take the drug with a full glass of water.
c. Give the drug with meals or a snack.
d. Elevate the head of the bed to avoid aspiration.
C
Among the most common side effects of ethosuximide are GI symptoms such as nausea, vomit-ing, and indigestion. The nurse should give this drug with food or a snack to minimize or prevent these symptoms.
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