The nurse is teaching a patient prescribed isoniazid (INH). Select the patient statement that indicates a need for further medication instruction
1. "I will take the INH immediately after eating breakfast."
2. "I will make sure I tell all my healthcare providers that I am taking INH."
3. "Although I love beer, I will give it up while taking this medication."
4. "I will make sure I get my laboratory tests drawn to monitor my liver function."
Correct Answer: 1
INH should be taken one hour before meals or on an empty stomach, since food interferes with the absorption of the drug. To avoid drug interactions, patients should advise all healthcare providers that they are taking the medication. The patient should avoid alcohol because of the harmful effects to the liver while taking this medication. Because of the risk of hepatotoxicity, the patient should have baseline and monthly evaluations of liver function while on INH.
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