Adjuvant Analgesics
Adjuvant Analgesics ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer pamidronate to a client who has bone pain due to metastatic cancer.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Drinking plenty of water before and after receiving pamidronate can help prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Having a dental check-up before starting pamidronate can help prevent osteonecrosis of the jaw
The client should not take pamidronate with food because it can decrease the absorption of the medication and reduce its effectiveness. The client should take pamidronate on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or after eating.
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The client should not take pamidronate with food because it can decrease the absorption of the medication and reduce its effectiveness. The client should take pamidronate on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or after eating.
Choice A is wrong because drinking plenty of water before and after receiving pamidronate can help prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Choice B is wrong because having a dental check-up before starting pamidronate can help prevent osteonecrosis of the jaw.