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Antacids are a common medication used to neutralize stomach acid and decrease the effects of a gastrointestinal bleed. When is the optimal time to administer antacids?

30 minutes before meals
After meals and before bedtime
Every 6 hours three times a day
Any time throughout the day

Explanation

Answer - B - The optimal time to administer antacids is on a regular schedule after meals and at bedtime. They are used to neutralize stomach acid and inactivate the effects of pepsin by raising the Ph of the stomach contents.

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