Which beverage will the nurse encourage the patient to use for administration of tetracycline?

6. Which beverage will the nurse encourage the patient to use for administration of tetracycline?

Tea

Milk

Water

Orange juice

Rationale

Tetracyclines must be taken with a full glass of water to prevent irritation to the esophagus. Milk can impact the absorption of tetracycline. Orange juice and tea would not be preferred beverages as both contain acid, which could irritate the esophagus when taken with tetracycline.