A patient with indigestion is prescribed
aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). To prevent the most common side effect of this drug, what should you teach the patient?
a. "Take this drug 30 minutes before each meal."
b. "Do not drink fluids for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug."
c. "Be sure to consume a diet with lots of vegetables and other foods with fiber."
d. "Report any episodes of diarrhea immediately to your prescriber."
ANS: C
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