A Client Is Taking Antacids with an Antibiotic

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client is taking antacids with an antibiotic. The nurse's instructions are based on the fact that antacids such as aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) can:

• A) increase drug absorption.
• B) slow drug metabolism.
• C) increase drug metabolism.
• D) slow or block drug absorption.

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