A patient has been prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for a severe sinus infection. The nurse evaluates that medication education has been effective when the patient makes which statements?
1. "I should avoid milk while taking this medication."
2. "I should avoid coffee while taking this medication."
3. "If this medication upsets my stomach, I can take it with an antacid."
4. "I may have some diarrhea while taking this medication."
5. "If my stomach gets upset, I should take this medication with food."
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Dairy products can decrease the absorption of ciprofloxacin.
Rationale 2: Ciprofloxacin can increase serum levels of caffeine.
Rationale 3: Antacids can diminish drug absorption.
Rationale 4: Diarrhea can occur while taking ciprofloxacin.
Rationale 5: Ciprofloxacin may be administered with food to diminish adverse GI effects.
Global Rationale: Dairy products can decrease the absorption of ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin can increase serum levels of caffeine. Diarrhea can occur while taking ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin may be administered with food to diminish adverse GI effects. Antacids can diminish drug absorption.
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