The nurse is describing to a client how to take sucralfate (Carafate) for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following is an appropriate instruction?
a. It should be taken on an empty stomach.
b. It should be taken with food.
c. It can be taken with other medications.
d. It should be taken with antacids.
a. It should be taken on an empty stomach
FEEDBACK:
a. Sucralfate (Carafate) should be taken on an empty stomach as it reacts with the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form a paste that adheres to the mucosa lining, protecting it from irritation.
b. Sucralfate (Carafate) should not be taken on a full stomach. .
c. Sucralfate (Carafate) should not be taken with other medications. .
d. Sucralfate (Carafate) should not be taken with antacids. .
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