A Client Has Been Prescribed the Opioid Combination Drug Hycomine

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed the opioid combination drug Hycomine Compound for control of cough.This drug contains hydrocodone,phenylephrine,chlorpheniramine,and acetaminophen.Which instructions should the nurse provide as part of medication education? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)"Drink a full glass of water when taking this medication."
• B)"Keep this medication at your bedside so you can take it as needed."
• C)"Take this drug exactly as indicated."
• D)"If you have head or body aches you may take any over-the-counter analgesic."
• E)"Do not make important decisions or operate machinery while taking this drug."

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