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A patient taking risedronate IR (Actonel) for osteoporosis reports experiencing diarrhea and headaches. What will the nurse tell this patient
 
  a. These are common side effects of this drug.
  b. These symptoms indicate serious toxicity.
  c. The patient should discuss taking risedronate DR (Atelvia) with the provider.
  d. The medication should be taken after a meal to reduce symptoms.
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ANS: A
Diarrhea and headaches are common adverse effects of risedronate IR. These symptoms do not indicate toxicity. The side effects of Atelvia are similar to those of Actonel. Taking the medication after a meal will not reduce these effects.
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