The nurse is providing medication teaching to a client taking orlistat (Alli)
Because the medication interferes with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, the nurse tells the client to wait at least ____ hours after taking the medication to take these vitamin supplements.
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Because orlistat inhibits the absorption of the lipid-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, a supplement containing these vitamins should be taken at least 2 hours before or after a dose of orlistat.
Global Rationale: Because orlistat inhibits the absorption of the lipid-soluble vitamins A, D, and E, a supplement containing these vitamins should be taken at least 2 hours before or after a dose of orlistat.
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