A patient is receiving oral iron for iron deficiency anemia. Which antibiotic drug, taken concurrently with iron, would most concern the nurse?

Name: A patient is receiving oral iron for iron deficiency anemia. Which antibiotic drug, taken concurrently with iron, would most concern the nurse?
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Coadministration of tetracycline and iron reduces absorption of both iron and tetracycline. Cephalosporin, metronidazole, and penicillin have no significant drug-to-drug interaction with iron.

A Patient Is Receiving Oral Iron for Iron Deficiency Anemia