Question

An order is received for ALternatGEL 30 cc PO q4h, ranitidine 150 mg PO bid, enteric-coated aspirin 325 mg PO qd, and tetracycline 250 mg PO q6h. What possible problem is noticeable?

Answer 1

Tetracycline and antacid should not be given together.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given order, tetracycline and antacid are given together. The antacid is in the aspirin. The tetracycline and antacid should not be used together because the presence of antacid will suppress the effectiveness of the tetracycline. This is because antacid contains chemical compounds such as sodium bicarbonate which can interact with the tetracycline.