Multiple Choice
A patient has been taking cimetidine for hyperacidity but says that the medication has not been effective.What is the patient doing that may be influencing the effectiveness of this drug?
A) The patient is taking the cimetidine with meals.
B) The patient is smoking two packs of cigarettes a day.
C) The patient is avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and harsh spices.
D) The patient is taking an antacid 1 hour before or after taking the cimetidine dose.
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