Which statement is false about the administration of liquid medications?
A) Never return any poured drug to a stock bottle once the drug has been taken from the preparation room.
B) Some liquid medications require dilution. It is important to check reference for directions.
C) Before the patient has to take a liquid antacid, have the patient drink 5 to 10 mL of water to help in swallowing the thick antacid.
D) Pour liquid medications at eye level using a medicine cup. It is important to measure at the center of the meniscus.
C
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