The patient is NPO prior to surgery but is required to take a preoperative antihypertensive tablet. The patient should:
A) Skip the dose of medication and take twice the dose the next day.
B) Receive a dose of the antihypertension medication in his IV.
C) Take the tablet after the surgery.
D) Take the medication with a sip of water.
Ans: D
Feedback: A patient who is required to take a preoperative tablet may take it with a sip of water prior to surgery.
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