A patient is to receive tetracycline therapy at home. After teaching the patient about foods to avoid when taking the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient states he will avoid which of the following?

Question

Select all that apply.

A) Yogurt
B) Cheese
C) Calcium-fortified cereals
D) Citrus fruits
E) Green leafy vegetables

Answer 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
The patient should avoid dairy products including yogurt, cheese, milk, cream, ice cream, ice milk, or frozen custard before or after taking tetracycline. Citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables should not be avoided.