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A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about medication interactions. The nurse should include that iron preparations should be administered with which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Orange juice. Iron preparations are better absorbed in an acidic environment, which is provided by the vitamin C in orange juice. Vitamin C helps convert the iron into a form that is more easily absorbed by the body. Cheese (choice
B) and milk (choice
C) contain calcium, which can inhibit iron absorption. Antacids containing magnesium (choice
D) can also decrease iron absorption by reducing stomach acid levels.
Therefore, orange juice is the best choice to enhance the absorption of iron.

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