ATI Capstone Pharmacology

a nurse is caring for a female client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for raloxifene, what should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy? - ANSWERSpregnancy status (risk category X) a nurse is teaching a pt to use TD nitroglycerin patches to treat angina pectoris, what instructions should she include? - ANSWERS-apply a new patch every morning (effects begin 30-60 min after application and last 14 hours) a nurse is providing teaching to a pt who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat gout, what should the nurse include? - ANSWERS-increase your fluid intake a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat an anxiety disorder, what should the nurse include? - ANSWERS-avoid taking this med with GFJ (take with food to reduce gastric distress)