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Title: A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. He has been instructed to ... Post by: Cwilliams62 on Jan 24, 2018 A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. He has been instructed to take tetracycline (Sumycin) as an outpatient. Which of the following should be included in the discharge teaching for this patient?
a. Take all the medication until symptoms subside. b. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. c. Take the medication with Pepto-Bismol to avoid diarrhea. d. Take the medication with food and milk to minimize GI upset. Title: A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. He has been instructed to ... Post by: sammenn28 on Jan 24, 2018 ANS: B
The patient, a landscaper, should be advised to wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors, because the medication may cause photosensitivity. The medication should be taken until it is gone, not just until the patient feels better. The patient should not take the medication with Pepto-Bismol, which may interfere with the drug's absorption. Tetracycline should not be taken with food or milk, which may reduce absorption of the drug. Title: A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. He has been instructed to ... Post by: Cwilliams62 on Jan 24, 2018 What an awesome place to get free homework help
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