A client is prescribed tetracycline for an infection. The nurse instructs the client to avoid which food to prevent a possible drug-to-food interaction?
1. Citrus juices
2. Dairy products
3. Legumes
4. Beef
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Citrus juices will not cause drug interactions with tetracycline.
Rationale 2: The calcium in dairy products can interfere with the absorption of tetracycline, and so should not be taken with the medication.
Rationale 3: Legumes will not cause drug interactions with tetracycline.
Rationale 4: Beef will not cause drug interactions with tetracycline.
Global Rationale: The calcium in dairy products can interfere with the absorption of tetracycline, and so should not be taken with the medication. Citrus juices will not cause drug interactions with tetracycline. Legumes will not cause drug interactions with tetracycline. Beef will not cause drug interactions with tetracycline.
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