Personal careQuestion 1251 of 1700
Before a gFOBT, which medicines should the client avoid for seven days?
- Vitamin C pills of 250 mg or more each day
- Medicines for blood pressure or the heart
- Medicines for allergies or a runny nose
- Aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen
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Correct answer: Aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen
These drugs can cause bleeding and a false positive result.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.8: Assistance With Toileting
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026