Doxycycline (Vibramycin) has been prescribed for a patient who has gonorrhea. Prior to beginning the medication, the nurse would instruct the patient to:
1. take the medication with food or crackers.
2. take with fruit juice or milk.
3. take the medication on an empty stomach.
4. take with a full glass of water.
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Doxycycline (Vibramycin) is given with a full glass of water.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1107, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 7
TOP: Drugs to Treat STIs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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