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Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs
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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following antacids may have a laxative effect and should be used cautiously in clients who have chronic diarrhea?
A. Calcium carbonate (Mylanta)
B. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
C. Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
D. Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL)
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following antacids may produce constipation and should be used cautiously in clients who have chronic constipation?
A. Calcium carbonate (Mylanta)
B. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
C. Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
D. Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL)
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse educating a client on the antacid aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) should warn the client about which of the following adverse reactions?
A. Alopecia
B. Anorexia
C. Diarrhea
D. Tremors
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse educating a client on the antacid magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions?
A. Tremors
B. Anorexia
C. Diarrhea
D. Dehydration
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse educating a client on the antacid calcium carbonate (Mylanta) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions?
A. Rebound hyperacidity
B. Anorexia
C. Headache
D. Dehydration
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