The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a school-age child and parents about the medication pancrelipase (Cotazym) for cystic fibrosis. Which observation indicates that teaching has been effective?

Question

A) The child chews an enteric form of the medication.
B) The child takes a dose before having an afternoon snack.
C) The father tells the child that diarrhea is expected with this medication.
D) The mother opens the capsule and some medication spills on the fingers.

Answer 1

B
Feedback:
The enzyme replacement pancrelipase (Cotazym) is used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Evidence that teaching has been effective is the child taking a dose of the medication before having an afternoon snack because this medication is to be taken before all meals and snacks. The enteric form of the medication should not be chewed. Diarrhea is an adverse effect of this medication and should be reported to the health care provider. This medication should not be spilled on the skin because it may irritate the skin.