A patient who is taking oral tetracycline complains of heartburn and requests an antacid. the nurse should:
a. give the tetracycline, but delay the antacid for 1 to 2 hours
b. give the antacid, but delay the tetracycline for at least 4 hours
c. administer both medications together
d. explain that the antacid cannot be given while the patient is taking the tetracycline
Answer: a. give the tetracycline, but delay the antacid for 1 to 2 hours
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