Question

You are giving a person fluoxetine (Prozac). You should Select one: a. Remind the person to use caution when performing tasks that require alertness b. Measure the blood glucose frequentlyX c. Give the drug at bedtime d. Give the drug on an empty stomach 6 Before giving carbamazepine (Tegretol), you Select one out of a. Give good oral hygiene b. Measure weight c. Measure blood glucose X question d. Give the person food MacBook Air FIO 4 F1 4F12 5 0

Answer 1

While administering Fluoxetin, the nurse must advice the patient or relatives to remain cautioned while performing activities require alertness and concentration because it is having certain side effects like drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness etc. So patient on fluoxetin should be careful doing activities like driving or other activities needs focus and alertness..

Carbamazepine Or Tegretol is an anticonvulsant medication. As per the option, the last one is more appropriate, i think. Because it should be advised that the given drug should be taken with food to avoid unwanted effects like nausea, vomiting and stomach upset..