The nurse is preparing the morning medications for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for this patient's medications?
1. Hold the antacids for at least 2 hours after oral medications are taken.
2. Provide all prescribed medications at 1000.
3. Provide the antacids first, then follow with the oral medications.
4. Provide the antacids only at the hour of sleep.
Correct Answer: 1
Antacids interfere with the absorption of many drugs given orally, and administration times should be separated by at least 2 hours. Medication administration should not be delayed. Antacids should be provided 2 hours after other medication. Antacids may not be appropriate at the hour of sleep.
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