Which Statement by a Patient Prescribed an Antidiarrheal Drug Indicates

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient prescribed an antidiarrheal drug indicates the need for additional teaching?

• A) "I will never take a double dose of my medication even if I miss a dose."
• B) "I will get up slowly when I get out of bed or rise from a chair."
• C) "I will contact my prescriber if the diarrhea is not relieved within 4 days."
• D) "I will avoid alcohol while taking my antidiarrheal medication."

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