When teaching a client about antacids, which comment by the client indicates further teaching is needed:
a. "I should ask my doctor for a medication other than indomethicin for my arthritis."
b. "Antacids can interfere with the elimination of my quinidine."
c. "Taking antacids will not affect my heart medication (digoxin)."
d. "I should not take aspirin for pain, but use acetaminophen instead."
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of indomethicin being ulcerogenic.
B Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
C Correct: Antacids decrease the absorption of digoxin, thus alter its effectiveness.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding that aspirin is ulcerogenic.
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