Medications used to reduce serum phosphorus levels should be taken
a. with fluids.
b. with meals.
c. between meals.
d. 1 hour after meals.
B
Phosphate binders, used to reduce serum phosphorus levels, should be taken with meals. This allows the medications to bind the phosphorus in the food. They are ineffective if taken with flu-ids only, between meals, or 1 hour after meals.
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