The nurse is teaching a client who is taking an oral antibiotic for treatment of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Which statements by the client indicate a correct understanding of the treatment? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I need to drink at least 8 glasses of fluid each day with my antibiotic."
b. "I should read the instructions to see if I can take the medication with food."
c. "Antacids should not interfere with the effectiveness of the antibiotic."
d. "I need to wait 7 days after the last dose of the antibiotic to engage in intercourse."
e. "It should not matter if I skip a couple of doses of the antibiotic."
ANS: A, B, D
When a client is being treated with an oral antibiotic for an STD, 8 to 10 glasses of fluid should be routine, medication instructions should be reviewed, and at least a week break should occur between the last dose of the antibiotic and sexual intercourse to allow for the medication's full effects. Use of antacids and missing doses could decrease the effectiveness of the antibiotic.
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