The nurse has instructed a patient prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) for peptic ulcer disease on use of the medication. What statements by the patient indicate understanding of the instructions? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will take the capsule before eating a meal in the morning."
b. "If I wish, I can open the capsule and sprinkle it on food."
c. "I will report any abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bleeding that occurs."
d. "I will need to take this drug for 3 weeks for my ulcer to heal."
e. "I'll have to have regular blood counts and tests of my liver enzymes."
f. "I should not take antacids while I'm on this medication."
ANS: A, C, E
Give before meal in morning; swallow capsule whole; assess for abdominal pain and bleeding; monitor complete blood cell count and liver enzymes; may give with antacids; must be taken 4 to 8 weeks for ulcer healing; and notify physician if bleeding, diarrhea, headache, or abdominal pain develops. Prilosec may be given with antacids.
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