When prescribing griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient or parent to:
1. Mix the griseofulvin with ice cream before administering
2. Take the griseofulvin until the tinea clears, in approximately 4 to 5 weeks
3. Shampoo with baby shampoo daily while taking the griseofulvin
4. Griseofulvin is best absorbed if ingested with a high-fat food.
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A. Balance of the person both within and in the outside world B. Absence of illness and disease C. Experience of well-being and integrity of the mind and body D. Use of science and technology to cure disease
The patient, age 43, has cystitis with dysuria. She is receiving Pyridium to decrease her pain. Her urine is reddish-orange. The nurse should
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1. The client is old. 2. The client is thin. 3. The client is short. 4. The client is obese. 5. The client is unconscious.
The ratio of 9:4 converted to a percent is
A. 2500%. B. 2.5%. C. 25%. D. 225%.