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The nurse is teaching a patient who is starting antitubercular therapy with rifampin. Which adverse effects would the nurse expect to see? a Headache and neck pain b Gynecomastia c Reddish brown urine d Numbness or tingling of extremities - c Reddish brown urine During antitubercular therapy with isoniazid, the patient received another prescription for pyridoxine. Which statement by the nurse best explains the rationale for this second medication? a "This vitamin will help to im...

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A 19-year-old college football player asks a nurse about taking steroids to help him "beef up" his muscles. Which statement is true? a. There should be no problems as long as he does not exceed the recommended dosage. b. Long-term use may cause a life-threatening liver condition. c. He would need to be careful to watch for excessive weight loss. d. These drugs also tend to increase the male's sperm count. CORRECT ANSWER b. Long-term use may cause a life-threatening liver condition. I...

Which statement, made by the patient, indicates an understanding of discharge teaching regarding alendronate (Fosamax)? A. "I need to decrease my intake of dairy products so as to prevent hypercalcemia." B. "I need to take this medication with food to prevent damage to my esophagus." C. "I will take the medication first thing in the morning with 8 ounces of water and remain upright for 30 minutes." D. "This medication will help relieve the bone pain I have from my osteoporosis." - ...