A Patient Is Taking Several Medications,including Twice-Daily Dosages of Antacids

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Multiple Choice

A patient is taking several medications,including twice-daily dosages of antacids.What important information should the nurse tell this patient about taking the antacids?

• A)The medications can be taken with the antacids.
• B)The antacids should be taken at least 2 hours before or after the other medications.
• C)The antacids should be taken at least 4 hours apart from the other medications.
• D)The patient will not be able to take the antacid therapy at this time.

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