When teaching a client about how griseofulvin should be administered, the nurse should instruct the client to take the drug with:
a. vitamin D. c. an antacid.
b. a fatty meal. d. orange juice.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate food.
B Correct: This will decrease GI distress and improve absorption.
C Incorrect: This will interfere with the drug's absorption.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate food.
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