A patient who has been prescribed oral cephalexin (Keflex) also takes aluminum hydroxide (Mylanta) 1 hour after each meal. When should you give this drug?
a. Give the two drugs at the same time to prevent GI upset.
b. Give the cephalexin 1 hour before the aluminum hydroxide.
c. Give the aluminum hydroxide 1 hour before the cephalexin.
d. Give the aluminum hydroxide 4 hours after the cephalexin.
ANS: B
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