The nurse is preparing to administer tetracycline to the client. What is the most appropriate time for the client to receive this medication?
a. One hour before dinner in the evening
b. With breakfast in the morning
c. With a late-afternoon snack
d. Directly after lunch in the mid-afternoon
ANS: A
Tetracycline is a drug that is affected by food; therefore, it should be given before meals.
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