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Question 1 of 5

A client who is taking calcium supplements receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin for a respiratory infection. What must the nurse include in client teaching?

A. Consume extra fluids while taking the ciprofloxacin to prevent hypercalciuria

B. Take the calcium either six hours before or two hours after taking the ciprofloxacin

C. Stop taking the calcium supplements while taking the ciprofloxacin

D. Take the two medications together to increase the absorption of both

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Take the calcium either six hours before or two hours after taking the ciprofloxacin

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a child and a parent about taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?

A. I should give this drug to my child at bedtime.

B. My child should avoid products containing caffeine.

C. The drug should be stopped immediately if my child develops aggression.

D. We should monitor my child's weight since weight gain is common.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: My child should avoid products containing caffeine.

Question 3 of 5

One of these statements is true about the relationship between dose and the speed of the metabolizer:

A. High dose = fast metabolizer

B. High dose = slow metabolizer

C. Fast metabolizer = high dose

D. Slow metabolizer = high dose

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fast metabolizer = high dose

Question 4 of 5

The patient with allergic conjunctivitis would most likely be treated with:

A. Antibiotic eye drops

B. Antihistamine eye drops

C. Systemic corticosteroids

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Antihistamine eye drops

Question 5 of 5

Which of these drugs is known to cause heparin-induced thrombocytopenia?

A. Panitumumab

B. Amphotericin B

C. Rifampin

D. Heparin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Heparin

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