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audragclark

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A patient has been prescribed oral tetracycline for the treatment of acne. Which of the following must the nurse include in the patient teaching plan?
 
  A) Take the drug on an empty stomach.
  B) Take the drug along with a meal.
  C) Take the drug along with milk or fruit juice.
  D) Take the drug immediately after meals.

Question 2

A client is receiving iron therapy for anemia. The prescriber has ordered tetracycline as treatment for the client's infection. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?
 
  A) Give the drugs at the same time.
  B) Give the iron first, then follow with the tetracycline in 30 minutes.
  C) Separate administration times by 2 hours.
  D) Withhold the iron until the tetracycline therapy is completed.


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

Ans: A
Feedback:
Oral preparations of tetracycline should be administered on an empty stomach with a full glass of water to maximize absorption. Tetracycline is not absorbed effectively if taken with food, with dairy products, or immediately after meals.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Iron therapy can interfere with the absorption of tetracycline. Therefore, the nurse should give the iron 2 hours before or after administering tetracycline. The two drugs should not be given at the same time. Withholding the iron would be inappropriate.


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