Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for alendronate 70 mg PO once per week upon waking to be taken 30 min before food, fluids, or medication with a client who has osteoporosis. The client is to remain upright for 30 min after administration. How should the nurse interpret this prescription for the client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Choose the same day of each week to take this medication.
Rationale:
🎯Alendronate is taken once weekly, and choosing the same day each week improves consistency and absorption.
🎯It must be taken upon waking, with a full glass of water, 30 minutes before food, fluids, or other medications.
🎯The client must remain upright for 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation.
Why the others are wrong:
🎯The client cannot return to bed after taking alendronate because lying down increases the risk of esophageal irritation.
🎯 It must be taken alone—no meds, vitamins, calcium, or antacids within 30 minutes.
🎯 It must be taken in the morning upon waking, not in the evening.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Dosage Calculations
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