A patient is being discharged on cholestyramine (Questran). Patient teaching should include what about this medication?
A) Should be administered with other medications
B) Should be administered 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after other medications
C) Should be administered 1 hour after other medications
D) Should be administered on an empty stomach
B
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Cholestyramine should be administered 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after other medications, because it may prevent the absorption of other drugs. Therefore, the other options are incorrect.
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