A client tells the nurse that he is having nausea and decreased appetite during drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the client?
"Take each dose with a glass of milk."
"Drink a full glass of water with each dose."
"Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
"Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
The Correct Answer is B
Rationale- water helps dilute and flush the drug down Milk, yogurt and antacids affect absorption of tetracycline
Nursing Test Bank
Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. methotrexate is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor which inhibits synthesis of building block for DNA synthesis and repair
A. Filgrastim is a growth factor used to boost neutrophil production
C. Transfusion-maybe necessary in the case of severe anemia
D. Allopurinol is an anti-uricemic agent used in gout
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. It is expected and should be observed for reaction

B. Reporting is not necessary as it is expected
C,D. Massaging the area or applying heat interferes with the test results.
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