The nurse is aware that drugs can block, decrease, or increase the actions of another drug. Laxatives can have which effect on drug absorption?
a. Increase
b. Decrease
c. Block
d. Enhance
ANS: B
Laxatives increase gastric and intestinal emptying, decreasing the time the medication is in contact with the gastric lining and is available for drug absorption.
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