Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching a client about a newly prescribed doxycycline. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would require further teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D
Rationale
Doxycycline should not be taken with dairy products like milk or cheese (Choice A) because calcium can bind to the medication and reduce its absorption. Choice D is incorrect because antibiotics like doxycycline should be taken for the full prescribed course to prevent resistance and ensure complete treatment. Choice B is correct; foul-smelling diarrhea could indicate a serious infection like Clostridium difficile. Choice C is correct; doxycycline causes photosensitivity, requiring sunscreen. Choice E is correct; taking doxycycline on an empty stomach improves absorption.