ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulfate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Taking the medication between meals will help you absorb the medication more efficiently. Iron absorption is hindered by certain substances present in food, such as fiber, calcium, and tannins. Taking ferrous sulfate between meals enhances its absorption as it is less likely to interact with food components that inhibit absorption.
Choice A is incorrect as constipation is not directly related to meal timing.
Choice B is incorrect because taking it with food does not increase the risk of esophagitis.
Choice C is incorrect as nausea is not necessarily caused by taking the medication with food.
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