A client has been advised to take supplemental calcium carbonate. What instructions should be given to this client regarding this medication?
A. "Take this medication with food."
B. "These tablets should not be crushed."
C. "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
D. "The medication should not be swallowed with milk or other calcium products."
A
Calcium carbonate should be taken with food, because gastric acid is necessary for absorption.
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