A nurse should recognize that administering antacids to clients taking which of the following medications can result in decreased drug absorption and decreased drug effects? Select all that apply
A) Simvastatin (Zocor)
B) Isoniazid (Nydrazid)
C) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
D) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
E) Enalapril (Vasotec)
Ans: B, C, D
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Antacids decrease the absorption of digoxin, isoniazid, phenytoin, and chlorpromazine, leading to decreased effect of those drugs.
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