The nurse cautions the patient taking Flagyl for Trichomonas that she should:
1. double the dose if any doses are missed.
2. report dark urine.
3. take the drug on an empty stomach.
4. abstain from alcohol while on the drug.
4
The use of alcohol while on Flagyl has serious side effects. Dark urine is expected, doses should not be doubled, and the drug should be taken with a full glass of water.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1106, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 7 TOP: Flagyl
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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