Commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents
Commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has a bacterial urinary tract infection about nitrofurantoin (Macrobid).
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
This statement indicates that the client understands that nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) can cause gastrointestinal upset and taking it with food or milk can help reduce this side effect.
Choice B is wrong because drinking at least two liters of water daily is a general measure to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), not a specific instruction for nitrofurantoin.
Choice C is wrong because the client should complete the full course of antibiotics even if they feel better, to avoid recurrence or resistance of the infection.
Choice D is wrong because using a straw to drink this medication is not necessary or helpful.
Nitrofurantoin is an oral capsule, not a liquid. Using a straw may be advised for liquid medications that can stain the teeth, such as iron supplements.
This statement indicates that the client understands that nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) can cause gastrointestinal upset and taking it with food or milk can help reduce this side effect.
Choice B is wrong because drinking at least two liters of water daily is a general measure to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), not a specific instruction for nitrofurantoin.
Choice C is wrong because the client should complete the full course of antibiotics even if they feel better, to avoid recurrence or resistance of the infection.
Choice D is wrong because using a straw to drink this medication is not necessary or helpful.
Nitrofurantoin is an oral capsule, not a liquid. Using a straw may be advised for liquid medications that can stain the teeth, such as iron supplements.