Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is planning to administer an antacid to a patient diagnosed with PUD who will receive an H2 antagonist at 8:00 AM. When is the most appropriate time for the nurse to provide the antacid to this patient?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Antacids should be administered at least 1 to 2 hours after H2 antagonists to avoid reducing the effectiveness of both medications.