A Patient Who Has Been Instructed to Use a Liquid

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been instructed to use a liquid antacid medication to treat gastrointestinal upset asks the nurse about how to take this medication. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

• A) Take a laxative if constipation occurs.
• B) Take 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime.
• C) Take with at least 8 ounces of water to improve absorption.
• D) Take with milk to improve effectiveness.

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