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A nursing student is caring for a patient who is taking sucralfate [Carafate] and ciprofloxacin [Cipro] to treat peptic ulcer disease. The student asks the nurse about the pharmacokinetics of sucralfate. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?

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Answer:

Let's complete the question by having the options

a.“Sucralfate adheres to the ulcer and blocks the back-diffusion of hydrogen ions.”

b.“Sucralfate and ciprofloxacin should be administered 1 hour apart.”

c.“Sucralfate does not cause systemic side effects.”

d.“Sucralfate has a moderate acid-neutralizing capacity.”

Our CORRECT ANSWER IS d.

d.“Sucralfate has a moderate acid-neutralizing capacity.”

Step-by-step explanation:

The right statement should have been

D. Sucralfate does NOT have any acid-neutralizing capacity

Meanwhile, statement A, B and C are Correct

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