A client is prescribed miglitol. The nurse would instruct the client to administer this drug at which time?
A) At bedtime
B) Three times a day with the first bite of a meal
C) 30 minutes before eating breakfast
D) Before or after a meal during the day
Ans: B
Feedback:
Miglitol is given three times a day with the first bite of the meal because food increases absorption.
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