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mmm

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The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient who will be taking an antacid for gastric problems. Which responses are correct about antacids? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Antacids must be taken with a lower fiber diet.
  b. Antacids should be taken at bedtime.
  c. Antacids serve as a gastric buffer.
  d. Antacids must be taken between meals.
  e. Antacids must be taken with food.

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse she regularly forgets to take her antiinflammatory medication. What is the nurse's best response to the patient?
 
  a. Medication levels need to be maintained.
  b. Take a dose when you remember.
  c. Double up on doses.
  d. Stop taking the medication.


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todom5090

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

ANS: B, C, D
Antacid neutralizes gastric acid; thus antacids are most beneficial if given between meals and at bedtime.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A certain level of medication must be maintained within the body at all times to maintain the antiinflammatory effect of the drug.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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