A patient has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following instructions should the patient be given regarding the administration of this medication?
A) Take the medication with whole milk
B) Take the medication and lie down for 30 minutes
C) Take the medication on an empty stomach
D) Take the medication to increase bone resorption
C
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A nurse is scheduling a client's medications. The client is ordered to receive a daily dose of amitriptyline (Elavil). Because of the major side effects of this medication, the nurse correctly schedules this medication at:
a. 8:00 AM. b. 12:00 PM. c. 5:00 PM. d. 10:00 PM.
Write four multiples of the number 5
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse has brought a patient the scheduled pain medication. The patient asks the nurse to wait to give pain medication until the time for the dressing change, which is 2 hours away. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. "This medication will still be providing you relief at the time of your dressing change." b. "OK, swallow this pain pill, and I will return in a minute to change your dressing." c. "Would you like medication to be given for dressing changes in addition to your regularly scheduled medication?" d. "Your medication is scheduled for this time, and I can't adjust the time for you. I'm sorry, but you must take your pill right now."
Nurses can be leaders without being managers. Which nursing actions demonstrate leadership?
a. Assisting a new nurse with enteral tube feedings b. Counseling a new nurse regarding attend-ance c. Adjusting assignments after a staff mem-ber calls in sick d. Calling a physician for new order clarifi-cation