The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct?   a. Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while taking this antibiotic.   b. Milk and cheese products increase levels of tetracycline.   c. Antacids taken with medication help reduce gastrointestinal distress   d. Take the medication until you feel better.

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The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

  a.

Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while taking this antibiotic.

  b.

Milk and cheese products increase levels of tetracycline.

  c.

Antacids taken with medication help reduce gastrointestinal distress

  d.

Take the medication until you feel better.

 

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