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A patient who was diagnosed with an infection is prescribed a macrolide antibiotic. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient about taking this medication?
1. Take the medication on a full stomach.
2. Take the medication with a glass of milk.
3. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
4. Take the medication with a full glass of juice.
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11 years ago
3 -- The most commonly prescribed macrolide is erythromycin (E-mycin), which should be taken on an empty stomach and without acidic juice. A full glass of water is suggested instead of milk or another beverage.
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