A patient has been prescribed oral tetracycline for the treatment of acne. Which of the following must the nurse include in the patient teaching plan?
A) Take the drug on an empty stomach.
B) Take the drug along with a meal.
C) Take the drug along with milk or fruit juice.
D) Take the drug immediately after meals.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Oral preparations of tetracycline should be administered on an empty stomach with a full glass of water to maximize absorption. Tetracycline is not absorbed effectively if taken with food, with dairy products, or immediately after meals.
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