A nursing student is caring for a patient who is taking sucralfate [Carafate] and ciprofloxacin [Cipro] to treat peptic ulcer disease. The student asks the nurse about the pharmacokinetics of sucralfate. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Sucralfate adheres to the ulcer and blocks the back-diffusion of hydrogen ions."
B) "Sucralfate and ciprofloxacin should be administered 1 hour apart."
C) "Sucralfate does not cause systemic side effects."
D) "Sucralfate has a moderate acid-neutralizing capacity."
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