A patient who is taking oral tetracycline complains of heartburn and requests an antacid. Which action by the nurse is correct? a )Give the tetracycline, but delay the antacid for 1 to 2 hours.b) Give the antacid, but delay the tetracycline for at least 4 hours.c )Administer both medications together.d) Explain that the antacid cannot be given while the patient is taking the tetracycline.

A patient who is taking oral tetracycline complains of heartburn and requests an antacid. Which action by the nurse is correct? a )Give the tetracycline, but delay the antacid for 1 to 2 hours.b) Give the antacid, but delay the tetracycline for at least 4 hours.c )Administer both medications together.d) Explain that the antacid cannot be given while the patient is taking the tetracycline.

Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy

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Chapter12: Compliance: Legal And Ethical Issues

Section: Chapter Questions

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