Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 533 of 2368
A client is scheduled to receive calcium carbonate and another oral medication at the same time. What should the nurse do?
- Give both together with a full glass of water
- Separate the doses by 1 to 2 hours
- Crush the calcium carbonate tablet
- Give the other medication first and the antacid immediately after
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Correct answer: Separate the doses by 1 to 2 hours
Calcium may decrease the effectiveness of other medicines, so they are not given within 1 to 2 hours.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Hyperacidity Medication Classes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026