A patient taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) tells you that the drug causes an upset stomach. What is your best response?
a. "Always take this drug with food or with milk."
b. "Stop taking the drug and notify your prescriber."
c. "Try chewing the drug instead of swallowing it whole."
d. "Take the drug on an empty stomach to avoid vomiting."
ANS: A
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