ATI Pharmacology - Post-Assessment Assignment

A 26-year-old woman is treated with ritonavir for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). What teaching point related to contraception should the nurse reinforce about ritonavir? - Ritonavir decreases levels of ethynyl estradiol in oral contraceptives. The client must use an alternative form of birth control. If the client becomes pregnant she should notify the physician immediately.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 42) A client is being discharged with a new prescription of zolpidem. The nurse reinforces which of the following teaching points about zolpidem with the client?Should be taken on a full stomach to prevent GI upsetShould be taken at least one hour before bed to allow time for the medication to work Should be increased as needed to ensure proper rest Should be avoided when driving is required due to daytime drowsiness - This medication can cause daytime drowsiness.Activities requiring alertness should be avoided until response to medication is known. Ambien should be taken on an empty stomach for rapid absorption; should be taken immediately before bed since it has a rapid onset and it should be taken as directed without increasing due to habit forming potential.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 15) A client is prescribed clopidogrel. What should a nurse reinforced in education about this medication? - The nurse should instruction the client to Monitor for gastric bleed (coffee-ground emesis or bloody, tarry stools), bruising, petechiae, and bleeding gums. If these occur the client should notify their provider.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 22)