Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about medication interactions. The nurse should include that iron preparations should be administered with which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Orange juice. Iron preparations should be administered with orange juice because the vitamin C in orange juice helps enhance the absorption of iron in the body. Vitamin C helps convert non-heme iron (from plant sources) into a form that is easier for the body to absorb. Therefore, taking iron with orange juice can optimize the body's ability to absorb and utilize the iron effectively.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect:
B: Cheese does not have any specific interaction with iron absorption.
C: Milk can inhibit the absorption of iron due to its calcium content, which can interfere with iron absorption.
D: Antacids containing magnesium can also inhibit the absorption of iron because magnesium can bind to iron and reduce its absorption in the digestive system.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect:
B: Cheese does not have any specific interaction with iron absorption.
C: Milk can inhibit the absorption of iron due to its calcium content, which can interfere with iron absorption.
D: Antacids containing magnesium can also inhibit the absorption of iron because magnesium can bind to iron and reduce its absorption in the digestive system.