A patient will begin taking amoxicillin. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which foods?
a. Green leafy vegetables
b. Beef and other red meat
c. Coffee, tea, and colas
d. Acidic fruits and juices
ANS: D
Acidic fruits and juices should be avoided while the client is being treated with amoxicillin because amoxicillin can be irritating to the stomach. Stomach irritation will be increased with the ingestion of citrus and acidic foods. Amoxicillin may also be less effective when taken with acidic fruit or juice.
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