A patient with gallstones has been prescribed ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). The nurse understands that additional teaching is needed regarding this medication when the patient states:
A) "It is important that I see my physician for scheduled follow-up appointments while taking this medication."
B) "I will take this medication for 2 weeks and then gradually stop taking it."
C) "If I lose weight, the dose of the medication may need to be changed."
D) "This medication will help dissolve small gallstones made of cholesterol."
Ans: B
Feedback:
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) has been used to dissolve small, radiolucent gallstones composed primarily of cholesterol. This drug can reduce the size of existing stones, dissolve small stones, and prevent new stones from forming. Six to 12 months of therapy is required in many patients to dissolve stones, and monitoring of the patient is required during this time. The effective dose of medication depends on body weight.
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