ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024

ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024 ( 61 Questions)

Question 6 :
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A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has a new prescription for tetracycline.
The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following medications 3 hr before or after taking the tetracycline?

Correct Answer: B

Choice A rationale:

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic medication and does not interfere with the absorption of tetracycline.

Choice B rationale:

Antacids can interfere with the absorption of tetracycline, reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, they should be taken 3 hours before or after taking tetracycline.

Choice C rationale:

Lovastatin is a lipid-lowering medication and does not interfere with the absorption of tetracycline.

Choice D rationale:

Acetaminophen is an analgesic and does not interfere with the absorption of tetracycline.




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