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Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Pharmacology (Moderator: DelightfulMind)
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6 years ago
While giving discharge instructions to a patient who will be taking cholestyramine Questran, the nurse wants to assess the patient's understanding of the treatment.
 
  Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates a need for additional teaching? a. I will take cholestyramine Questran 1 hour before my other medications.
  b. I will increase fluids and fiber in my di-et.
  c. I will weigh myself weekly.
  d. I will have my blood pressure checked weekly.
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6 years ago
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Patients need not weigh themselves weekly when taking cholestyramine. Cholestyramine should be taken at least 1 hour before other medications. When taken with other medications, cholesty-ramine can inhibit the absorption of the other drugs. Constipation is the principal complaint with cholestyramine. It can be minimized by increasing dietary fiber and fluids. Regular blood pres-sure checks are a good idea. The patient is taking cholestyramine because of high cholesterol, which contributes to hypertension.
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6 years ago
Good timing, thanks!
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