A patient receiving alendronate to treat osteoporosis becomes discouraged due to perceiving "not feeling stronger bones yet" and states that he is going to stop taking the medication. Teaching for this patient should include
A. instructions to increase use of vitamin D to improve results of bone calcium levels
B. instructions to increase caffeine and soda intake
C. info regarding peak time for drug effectiveness, as this medication might take 1-3 months to reach full effect
D. instructions for proper administration
Ans:
C. info regarding peak time for drug effectiveness, as this medication might take 1-3 months to reach full effect
D. instructions for proper administration
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