For the osteoporotic patient on alendronate (Fosamax), the nurse would stress that the drug requires that the patient should:
1. take the drug after breakfast.
2. avoid use of supplemental vitamin D.
3. decrease fluid intake.
4. sit or stand for 30 minutes following administration.
4
After taking the drug Fosamax with 8 ounces of fluid, the patient should sit or stand for 30 minutes so that the drug will be evenly distributed. The drug is taken on an empty stomach.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 905
OBJ: 8 TOP: Fosamax KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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