A nurse is counseling a client taking iron. Which statement is true regarding increasing iron's absorption in the body?
a. "Take the iron with orange juice."
b. "Take the iron during a meal."
c. "Take the iron one half hour after an antacid."
d. "Swallow the iron pill with a full glass of milk."
ANS: A
Orange juice, which is high in vitamin C, increases the absorption of iron in the stomach.
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Which organ contains anatomical barriers that limit some drugs from gaining access?
1. Kidney 2. Liver 3. Brain 4. Heart
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Wilson weighs 14 kg. He has gained half a kilogram per week for the past 3 weeks. He weighed ________ 3 weeks ago.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).