Which Instruction Is Correct for a Patient Taking an Antihistamine

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which instruction is correct for a patient taking an antihistamine?

• A)Eat chocolate bars to ease the discomfort of dry mouth.
• B)Antihistamines are generally safe to take with over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
• C)Take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption of the drug.
• D)Take the medication with food, even though doing so may slightly reduce the absorption of the drug.

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