A client is prescribed vitamin B12 for vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. After teaching the client about the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states that which of the following can
decrease the absorption of oral vitamin B12? Select all that apply.
A) Alcohol
B) Calcium
C) Neomycin
D) Colchicine
E) Phenytoin
Ans: A, C, D
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Alcohol, neomycin, and colchicine may decrease the absorption of oral vitamin B12.
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