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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 at least one hour apart. (correct)
- Take both drugs with a meal.
- Take both drugs with milk.
- Take both drugs together.
The best time to give H2 histamine receptor antagonist is?
The best time to give H2 histamine receptor antagonist is?
- After meals and at bedtime
- Before meals only
- After meals only
- Before meals and at bedtime (correct)
The primary action of ranitidine is to:
The primary action of ranitidine is to:
- Neutralize gastric secretions
- Suppress the action of acetylcholine at the receptor responsible for histamine release
- Decrease the pH of gastric fluids
- Antagonize the action of histamine at its H2 receptor site (correct)
Which antacid is least likely to cause adverse effects?
Which antacid is least likely to cause adverse effects?
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A calcium carbonate antacid (Tums) has been prescribed to a patient. The nurse informs the patient that it is best to take the drug with which of the following?
A calcium carbonate antacid (Tums) has been prescribed to a patient. The nurse informs the patient that it is best to take the drug with which of the following?
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