What Information Should Be Included in the Teaching Plan for a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

What information should be included in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed an antitussive agent?

• A)"This drug can cause drowsiness."
• B)"This drug can be taken for long periods of time."
• C)"This drug contains codeine, but is not habit forming."
• D)"Do not give this drug to adults, as this drug is for children's use only."

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Definitions:

Erythroblasts

Immature red blood cells produced in the bone marrow that eventually develop into mature erythrocytes.

Hemoglobin

A protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to stop the osmotic flow of water across a semipermeable membrane, which arises due to differences in solute concentration.

Leukocyte Count

The number of white blood cells present in a given volume of blood, used as an indicator of immune system health.