What Information Should the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 33

Multiple Choice

What information should the nurse include when teaching a patient about taking metronidazole (Flagyl) ?

• A) Taking this drug will not require changing any sexual practices.
• B) This drug will protect the patient against human papillomavirus.
• C) The patient should not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
• D) This drug is administered in a transdermal patch.

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Definitions:

Prodromal Stage

An initial period before the full onset of a disease, characterized by early symptoms that might indicate the start of a condition.

Active Stage

Typically refers to the phase in a process or condition where significant activity or progression is observed, often implying more intense symptoms or actions.

Residual Stage

A phase in some diseases, after the main symptoms have disappeared, where a few mild symptoms may still persist.

Alogia

A reduction in the amount of speech and/or speech content, often observed in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.