A client has been taught about alginic acid and sodium bicarbonate (Gaviscon). What statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I can only take this medicine at night."
b. "I should take this on a full stomach."
c. "This drug decreases stomach acid."
d. "This should be taken 1 hour before meals."
ANS: B
Gaviscon should be taken with food in the stomach. It can be taken with meals at any time. Its mechanism of action is not to decrease stomach acid.
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