A patient has been taking a drug for several years and tells the nurse it is no longer working. The nurse learns that the patient has recently begun taking an over-the-counter (OTC) antacid medication. What does the nurse suspect is occurring?

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The nurse would suspect a drug interaction between the prescription drug and the OTC antacid medication because the antacid may decrease the absorption and effectiveness of the prescription drug, leading the patient to believe it is no longer working.

A Patient Has Been Taking a Drug for Several Years