Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Full-length
A client has been prescribed tetracycline (Sumycin) for Lyme disease. All of the following statements indicate successful client teaching regarding this medication EXCEPT
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Tetracycline should not be taken with antacids, as they reduce absorption. The other statements are correct: pregnancy is a contraindication, photosensitivity requires sunscreen, and dairy products interfere with absorption.