The nurse is counseling a neighbor regarding over-the-counter acidity reducing a
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Question
The nurse is counseling a neighbor regarding over-the-counter acidity reducing agents. What should the nurse advise?
Answers:
A Once you start these medications you will become reliant on them, and so you should plan to stay on them for the rest of your life
B You can take Zantac (ranitidine) at breakfast and supper and Tagamet (cimetidine) at noon and HS if one medication alone is insufficient for control
C These medications can accentuate or inactivate the effects of other medications so be sure to consult your provider if you are taking them with other medications
D Taking these medications with antacids will enhance their effects
Explanation / Answer
Answer is C- rantac can take before break fast and supper
Ranitidine will reduce the production of acid in stomach