Which is considered an acceptable time frame for a patient with gastric distress to self-medicate with over-the-counter antacids?
a. Hours
b. Days
c. Weeks
d. Months
ANS: C
For indigestion, antacids should not be administered for more than 2 weeks. If after this time the patient is still experiencing discomfort, a health care provider should be contacted. A time frame of hours or days is less than the acceptable time interval. A time frame of months is greater than the acceptable time interval.
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