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09madisonrousseau09

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Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is prescribed an antacid?
 
  a. Avoid using extra pepper on your food while taking this drug.
  b. If you become constipated, stop taking the antacid completely.
  c. Take this drug at least 2 hours before or after taking any other drug.
  d. Notify your prescriber if heartburn continues after you have taken the drug for 3 days.

Question 2

A patient with indigestion is prescribed
 
  aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). To prevent the most common side effect of this drug, what should you teach the patient?
  a. Take this drug 30 minutes before each meal.
  b. Do not drink fluids for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
  c. Be sure to consume a diet with lots of vegetables and other foods with fiber.
  d. Report any episodes of diarrhea immediately to your prescriber.


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


09madisonrousseau09

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

kswal303

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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