The nurse is providing information for a patient who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home. Which patient statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating good understanding of this process?
1. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down."
2. "I should take my doses as close to 12 hours apart as I can."
3. "If I forget a dose of medication I should take two pills for the next dose."
4. "If I can't take the medication for a couple of days because I am sick, I should call the clinic for advice."
5. "I should get my prescription refilled before I am completely out of medicine."
Correct Answer: 2,4,5
Rationale 1: Antidysrhythmic medications should not be stopped abruptly.
Rationale 2: Doses of antidysrhythmic medications should be evenly spaced.
Rationale 3: Antidysrhythmic medications should not be double-dosed to make up for missed doses.
Rationale 4: The health care provider should be consulted if the patient is going to miss medication for more than 1 day.
Rationale 5: Abrupt discontinuation of antidysrhythmic medications can have serious side effects, so an adequate supply of the medication should be available.
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