The prescriber has ordered an antibiotic for a patient with a bacterial infection. The nurse provides patient education at discharge and instructs the patient to take the drug on an empty stomach. When should the patient take the drug?

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Question 1 of 5

The prescriber has ordered an antibiotic for a patient with a bacterial infection. The nurse provides patient education at discharge and instructs the patient to take the drug on an empty stomach. When should the patient take the drug?

A. 1 hour or more before a meal B. Only after an 8-hour fast C. Only after the patient has missed a meal D. At least 2 hours after a meal

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse notices that one of the client’s drugs has a low therapeutic index. What is the most important nursing implication of this?

A. A wide margin of safety B. A narrow margin of safety C. Measured 1 hour after administration D. Measured 10 minutes after administration

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement is NOT correct?

A. Sympathomimetics (adrenergic agonist) and parasympathomimetics (cholinergics) cause similar responses on organ or tissue B. Sympatholytics (adrenergic antagonist) and parasympatholytics (anticholinergics) cause opposite responses on organ or tissue C. Sympathomimetics and parasympatholytics cause similar organ responses D. Sympatholytics and parasympathomimetics cause similar organ responses

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?

A. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes B. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs C. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safe care D. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient recently diagnosed with HIV is prescribed several medications to treat the condition. Which factors could impact the patient’s adherence to the treatment regimen?

A. The patient is uninsured B. The patient works three part-time jobs C. The medication regimen includes six different pills D. Patient has an eighth-grade reading comprehension level

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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