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This medication can cause photosensitivity; therefore, the client should protect her
skin by wearing a hat and using sunscreen while in sunlight.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for
allopurinol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A. "If I get a rash from this medication, I will take my usual antihistamine."
B. "I need to increase my fluid intake while taking this medication."
C. "I should take this medicine on an empty stomach."
D. "If I get a fever while taking this medication, I will take some aspirin." - correct
answer B. "I need to increase my fluid intake while taking this medication."
,Clients who have gout should increase their fluid intake to 2 to 3L per day to prevent
toxicity of allopurinol and decrease uric acid levels.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription
for alendronate. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the
client to report to the provider?
(Select All that Apply.)
A. Tinnitus
B. Drowsiness
C. Blurred vision
D. Dysphagia
E. Jaw pain - correct answer C. Blurred vision
D. Dysphagia
, E. Jaw pain
Jaw pain is correct. Alendronate can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, so the client
should report this adverse effect to the provider.
Blurred vision is correct. Alendronate can cause ocular inflammation, so the client
should report vision problems to the provider.Dysphagia is correct. Alendronate can
cause esophagitis, so the client should report any difficulty or pain with swallowing.
A nurse is caring for a client who has just begun therapy with alprazolam to treat
anxiety. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects
of this medication?
A. Insomnia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hearing loss