A patient is in the clinic for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Loratadine (Claritin) is prescribed. Which of the following statements will the nurse include when providing patient education concerning this drug?
A) "Be sure to take this medication on a full stomach."
B) "Determine if the drug is going to make you drowsy before you drive."
C) "You should take the medication twice a day."
D) "This drug has to be taken every 4 to 6 hours."
B
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a. 88 c. 188 b. 124 d. 221
A nurse suspects that a patient is still in pain because of nonadherence to the opioid regimen. Which physical sign would help confirm this suspicion?
1. Dilated pupils 2. Constricted pupils 3. Hypotension 4. Slow respirations
A client has been advised to use an over-the-counter acne product that contains benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Test this product on a small area of skin for 3 days before applying to your face." B. "Many people find this medication makes their acne worse." C. "Gently wash your face within a few hours of applying this product." D. "Do not take aspirin while using this product."
Hormones may be used in the treatment of neoplasms that are sensitive to the body's hormonal growth. ________ are used to treat breast cancer in menopausal women.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).