A nurse is caring for a psychiatric client who is receiving an antacid that contains aluminum salts. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Give the antacid 1 hour before the antipsychotic medication.
B) Give the antacid at the same time as the antipsychotic medication.
C) Administer the antacid 1 hour after the antipsychotic medication.
D) Administer the antacid just before the client goes to sleep.
Ans: A
Antacids containing aluminum salts decrease the absorption of most antipsychotic drugs; thus antacids must be given at least 1 hour before administration or 2 hours afterward.
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