The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication.
b. Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of tetracycline.
c. Antacids taken with the medication help to reduce gastrointestinal distress.
d. Take the medication until you are feeling better.
Question 2
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics?
a. Tetracyclines
b. Sulfonamides
c. Cephalosporins
d. Quinolones