The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient who will be taking an antacid for gastric problems. Which responses are correct about antacids? (Select all that apply.)
a. Antacids must be taken with a lower fiber diet.
b. Antacids should be taken at bedtime.
c. Antacids serve as a gastric buffer.
d. Antacids must be taken between meals.
e. Antacids must be taken with food.
ANS: B, C, D
Antacid neutralizes gastric acid; thus antacids are most beneficial if given between meals and at bedtime.
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