A patient with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed pancrelipase (Lipancreatin). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply.
1. Take the medication with meals or snacks.
2. Take the medication with milk or ice cream.
3. Stop taking the medication if bowel movements increase.
4. Do not crush enteric coated doses of the medication.
5. Take this medication until advised otherwise by the healthcare provider.
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
Pancrelipase enhances the digestion of starches and fats in the gastrointestinal tract by supplying an exogenous source of the enzymes protease, amylase, and lipase. The drug promotes nutrition and decreases the number of bowel movements. This medication should be taken with meals or snacks but should not be taken with alkaline foods such as milk or ice cream. Enteric coated doses of this medication should not be crushed. This medication should be taken until advised otherwise by the healthcare provider.
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