The patient who has a glucose tolerance test scheduled for next week is instructed not to take which medication because it will adversely affect the test result?
a. Vitamin C
b. Antihypertensive agent
c. Birth control pills
d. Calcium supplement
C
Birth control pills will affect the results of the glucose tolerance test. Vitamin C, antihypertensive agents, and calcium supplements do not affect the reliability of glucose screening tests.
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