A patient who has been prescribed
ethosuximide (Zarontin) tells you about experiencing an upset stomach after each dose of the drug. What is your best action?
a. Administer a dose of an antinausea drug.
b. Instruct the patient to take the drug with a full glass of water.
c. Give the drug with meals or a snack.
d. Elevate the head of the bed to avoid aspiration.
ANS: C
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