A postmenopausal client is receiving alendronate. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the client about this drug?
A) "Take the drug with milk or milk products to enhance absorption."
B) "Drink at least 8 oz of water when you take this drug."
C) "Be sure to take the drug just before going to bed at night."
D) "Lie down for at least 30 minutes after you've taken the drug."
B
Feedback:
Medications, such as alendronate, which help to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women, should be given with 8 oz of water on arising in the morning to maximize absorption. They should not be given with milk or milk products because calcium inhibits absorption of the drug. The client should avoid lying down and remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the drug to prevent dyspepsia and esophageal irritation.
You might also like to view...
When researching different healing traditions, the nurse learns that many of these traditions are based on which premise?
A. The person recovers from what is afflicting them. B. The person becomes more ill and then recovers. C. An outside person must help the person recover. D. Other interventions aid the healing tradition.
An older patient with Alzheimer's disease is experiencing increasing episodes of agitation and wandering. The patient has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal), an atypical antipsychotic. Why should the nurse question this medication order?
A) Physical restraints should be trialed before using an antipsychotic medication B) It is inappropriate to use antipsychotics to manage the behavior of patients with dementia C) The sensory changes that accompany antipsychotic use exacerbate the symptoms of dementia D) Atypical antipsychotics are preferable to traditional sedatives for the treatment of agitation and delirium
The nurse is invited to present a teaching program to parents of school-age children. Which topic would be of greatest value for decreasing cancer risks?
A) Pool and water safety B) Breast and testicular self-exams C) Handwashing and infection prevention D) Sun safety and use of sunscreen
When providing teaching to a client who reports tension headaches, which of the following instructions would be most beneficial to prevent onset of symptoms?
A) Apply cool or warm cloth to head or eyes. B) Eliminate use of bright lights when working. C) Avoid certain foods. D) Perform stretching exercises and frequent position change.