A client with a seizure disorder is on Dilantin. The client has also been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and has been prescribed an antacid. What should the nurse share with this client regarding these medications?
a. Separate the dosing of the medications by at least 2 hours to prevent absorption problems.
b. Take the antacid with all your medications to neutralize any stomach acids caused by the other medications.
c. Take the antacid prior to other medications to coat the stomach.
d. Take the antacid with food.
a. Separate the dosing of the medications by at least 2 hours to prevent absorption problems.
FEEDBACK:
a. The client should separate the dosing by at least 2 hours to prevent absorption problems.
b. The client should separate the dosing by at least 2 hours to prevent absorption problems.
c. Taking the antacid prior to other medications will affect absorption of the other medications. .
d. An antacid slows gastric emptying, which in turn increases gastric activity and gastric secretions. .
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