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What instruction should the nurse give concerning concurrent use of an antacid with cimetidine (Tagamet)?
What instruction should the nurse give concerning concurrent use of an antacid with cimetidine (Tagamet)?
- Take both drugs with meal.
- Take both drugs together.
- Take both drugs with milk.
- Take the drugs at least one hour apart. (correct)
The best time to give H2 histamine receptor antagonist is:
The best time to give H2 histamine receptor antagonist is:
- Before meals and at bedtime (correct)
- Before meals only
- After meals and at bedtime
- After meals only
The primary action of ranitidine is to:
The primary action of ranitidine is to:
- Suppress the action of acetylcholine at the receptor responsible for histamine release
- Antagonize the action of histamine at its H2 receptor site (correct)
- Decrease the pH of gastric fluids
- Neutralize gastric secretions
Which antacid is least likely to cause adverse effects?
Which antacid is least likely to cause adverse effects?
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