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Which statement by a patient indicates understanding to the nurse about the administration of alendronate [Fosamax]?

Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of teaching about leflunomide [ARAVA]?

A nurse should give which nonmedication instruction to a patient who has peptic ulcers?

Which statement about NSAIDs used in Rheumatoid arthritis is correct?

A nurse should teach a patient who takes alosetron [Lotronex] for diarrhea-prominent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) to stop the medication immediately if the patient develops which condition?

A nurse is teaching a patient with chronic tophaceous gout who is scheduled to start taking allopurinol [Zyloprim]. Which of these statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A patient prescribed bisacodyl tablets should be taught to avoid taking the medication with:

Which patient teaching point is most important for a woman of childbearing age regarding folic acid?

A patient is preparing to travel to perform missionary work in a region with poor drinking water. The provider gives the patient a prescription for ciprofloxacin [Cipro] to take on the trip. What will the nurse instruct this patient to do?

A nurse administers metoclopramide [Reglan] to a patient who is having nausea and vomiting postoperatively. The nurse should expect which therapeutic action if the medication is having the desired result?