Discharge planning for the client prescribed tetracycline will include which of the following?
1. Take the medication with antacids.
2. Take the medication with iron supplements.
3. Do not take the medication with milk.
4. Decrease the amount of vitamins.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Antacids can decrease the effectiveness of tetracycline.
Rationale 2: Iron can decrease the effectiveness of tetracycline.
Rationale 3: Tetracycline effectiveness can be decreased by using milk products.
Rationale 4: It is not necessary to decrease vitamins.
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