A Patient Who Was Diagnosed with an Infection Is Prescribed

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient who was diagnosed with an infection is prescribed a macrolide antibiotic. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient about taking this medication?

• A)Take the medication on a full stomach.
• B)Take the medication with a glass of milk.
• C)Take the medication on an empty stomach.
• D)Take the medication with a full glass of juice.

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Definitions:

Heparin Units

A measurement used to quantify the dosage of heparin, a medication that prevents blood from clotting.

BMI

Body Mass Index, a numerical calculation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if an individual has a healthy weight range.

Dorsal Gluteal

An anatomical site on the upper buttock, once common for intramuscular injections but now less favored due to risk of nerve damage.

Vastus Lateralis

A muscle located on the side of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, and commonly used as an injection site.