A patient with chronic liver disease is prescribed dexlansoprazole (Kapidex). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
a. Take the entire dose of medication whole.
b. Crush the medication and sprinkle in water.
c. Take this medication with a full glass of milk.
d. Take half the medication with breakfast and the other half with dinner.
ANS: A
This medication is a delayed-release proton pump inhibitor. The medication should be taken whole and not crushed. Milk does not need to be taken with this medication.
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