Posted: August 18th, 2017
One of your patients is receiving digitalis orally and is also to receive an antacid at the same time. Your most appropriate action, based on the pharmacokinetics of antacids, is to:
1. Delay the digitalis for 1 to 2 hours until the antacid is absorbed
2. Give the antacid at least 2 to 4 hours before administering the digitalis
3. Administer both medications as ordered and document in nurse’s notes
4. Contact the physician regarding the drug interaction and request a change in the time of dosing of the drugs.
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