A nurse is reviewing medication instructions with a client who is being discharged. Which statement provides the most accurate guidance for taking a newly prescribed medication?
Double the next dose if you miss one to help maintain medication levels.
Take the medication at the prescribed time each day, following the instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
Take this medication with grapefruit juice as recommended.
Store the medication in a cabinet where you can access it each day.
The correct answer emphasizes taking the medication consistently at the prescribed time and following the healthcare provider's specific instructions. This ensures therapeutic efficacy and minimizes risks of improper administration. The incorrect answers suggest actions that are unsafe or non-evidence-based. For instance, doubling doses after missing one increases the risk of toxicity, storing medications in a bathroom is discouraged due to moisture and heat that can degrade the drug, and taking medications with grapefruit juice can interfere with drug metabolism, potentially leading to harmful side effects or altered effectiveness.
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