NCLEX Question of the Day

January 16, 2026

Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies QID 627

A patient is prescribed an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?

A:
Take the medication with an antacid to reduce stomach upset
B:
Complete the full course of the antibiotic as prescribed
C:
Stop taking the medication when symptoms improve
D:
Double the first dose for a quicker effect

Explanation

It is important to complete the full course of antibiotics to ensure the infection is fully treated and to prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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