The nurse receives a call from a patient who recently started taking Actos (pioglitazone) 15 mg every morning. The patient states, "I forgot to take it for the past 2 days. What should I do?" Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Simply take the medication as planned today."
B) "Take two today and then one a day from this point forward."
C) "You will need to come in and have some blood drawn."
D) "Are you experiencing any pain today?"

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The best response is to advise the patient to take the medication as planned on the day of the call. A missed dose should be taken as soon as the patient remembers, unless it is close to the time for the next dose. In that case, the missed dose should be skipped and the regular dosing schedule should be resumed. There is no need to adjust the dosing schedule or perform blood tests based on missing 2 doses. Asking about pain is not relevant to the situation.

The Nurse Receives a Call from a Patient Who Recently