The nurse is preparing to administer oral penicillin and plans to give it to the client:
a. every 12 hours, with breakfast and with dinner.
b. at bedtime, because it works better on an empty stomach.
c. with meals to decrease the risk of GI manifestations.
d. one-to-two hours before meals or two-to-three hours after meals.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Penicillin usually is administered every six hours, but this is determined by the health care provider.
B Incorrect: This is not a nursing action. The time is determined by the prescriber.
C Incorrect: Food may interfere with the absorption of oral penicillin.
D Correct: Oral penicillin should be administered on an empty stomach, because food may interfere with the absorption of oral penicillin.
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