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A nurse is presenting community education for a group of
patients with osteoarthritis. The nurse gives which information
regarding the goals of pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis? Select
all that apply.
A.) Prescriptions for osteoarthritis help to prevent development
of rheumatoid arthritis.
B.) Prescriptions are given to help reduce the pain of
osteoarthritis.
C.) Some of the prescriptions for osteoarthritis focus on
medication inflammation.
D.) There are prescriptions that can.....
E.) Antibiotics are given to treat conditions.... Correct Answers
B.) Prescriptions are given to help reduce the pain of
osteoarthritis.
C.) Some of the prescriptions for osteoarthritis focus on
medication inflammation.
The nurse has completed medication education for a client
prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which client statements
indicates an understanding of the information? Select all that
apply.
A.) It may take a few days or weeks for me to get the full effect
of this medication.
B.) I should not drink alcohol while taking this drug.
C.) If I develop a skin rash, I should contact the prescriber.
D.) I should not crush this medication.
, E.) I should take this medication with food. Correct Answers
A.) It may take a few days or weeks for me to get the full effect
of this medication.
B.) I should not drink alcohol while taking this drug.
C.) If I develop a skin rash, I should contact the prescriber.
E.) I should take this medication with food.
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed
(Fosamax). Which statements made by the client indicate an
understanding of the information? Select all that apply.
A.) I cannot lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking the
prescription.
B.) Milk will help with the absorption of this medication.
C.) I should call my healthcare provider if I experience
heartburn.
D.) I must take this with a full glass of water.
E.) The prescription can be taken with or without food. Correct
Answers A.) I cannot lie down for at least 30 minutes after
taking the prescription.
C.) I should call my healthcare provider if I experience
heartburn.
D.) I must take this with a full glass of water.
The nurse has provided education to a client prescribed
Adalimumab (humira). Which assessment made by the client
indicates further teaching is required?
A.) I will stop using echinacea.
B.) I will store the prescription in the refrigerator.
C.) I will practice drawing up the prescription in a syringe.