A patient who has a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease has begun taking sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse should caution the patient against the concurrent use of
A) antacids.
B) NSAIDs.
C) acetaminophen.
D) probiotics.
A
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Antacids decrease the effects of sucralfate, and people should not take them within 30 minutes before or after administration of sucralfate.
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