Which Patient-Teaching Instructions Are Appropriate for a Patient Taking an Antidysrhythmic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which patient-teaching instructions are appropriate for a patient taking an antidysrhythmic drug?

• A) "Do not chew or crush extended-release forms of medication."
• B) "Take the medication with food if gastrointestinal distress occurs."
• C) "If a dose is missed, the missed dose should be taken along with the next dose that is due to be taken."
• D) "Take the medications with an antacid if gastrointestinal distress occurs."
• E) "Limit or avoid the use of caffeine."
• F) "The presence of a capsule in the stool should be reported to the physician immediately."

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Definitions:

Contrast Effects

The alteration of perception or judgment of one thing, caused by the recent exposure to a different level of the same or another stimulus.

Absolute Thresholds

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Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensitivity to stimuli decreases over time as an organism adapts to current conditions.

Perceptual Preferences

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