Patient Counseling and Education Flashcards
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A patient starting warfarin asks about diet. What is the most appropriate counseling point?
Answer: Keep vitamin K intake consistent rather than eliminating it
Consistency of vitamin K intake matters more than avoidance, since sudden changes alter INR.
Which counseling point is correct for a patient prescribed alendronate for osteoporosis?
Answer: Take with a full glass of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
Alendronate must be taken with water on an empty stomach, staying upright to prevent esophageal irritation.
A patient using a metered-dose inhaler with an inhaled corticosteroid should be counseled to do what after each use?
Answer: Rinse the mouth and spit to prevent oral thrush
Rinsing the mouth after an inhaled corticosteroid reduces the risk of oral candidiasis.
Which statement about metformin counseling is most accurate?
Answer: GI upset is common and improves by taking it with meals
Metformin frequently causes GI side effects that are minimized by taking it with food.
A patient on a transdermal fentanyl patch should be told to do what when applying a new patch?
Answer: Rotate application sites and avoid external heat
Heat increases fentanyl release and risk of overdose, and sites should be rotated to prevent irritation.
What is the best counseling for a patient prescribed oral tetracycline?
Answer: Avoid dairy, antacids, and iron near dosing time
Divalent and trivalent cations chelate tetracyclines and reduce absorption.
A patient newly started on a statin reports muscle aches. What is the appropriate counseling response?
Answer: Report muscle pain, tenderness, or dark urine to the provider
Muscle pain with dark urine may signal myopathy or rhabdomyolysis and should be reported.