A Patient Diagnosed with a Peptic Ulcer Is Prescribed with Sucralfate

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with a peptic ulcer is prescribed with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient to ensure that the medication is taken appropriately?

A) Sucralfate is taken with meals
B) Sucralfate should be administered together with an antacid
C) Sucralfate should be administered two hours apart from warfarin sodium
D) Sucralfate can cause diarrhea; increased fiber intake is recommended