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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 39 Questions
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?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: The magnesium- and sodium-containing antacids may have a laxative effect and may produce diarrhea. Aluminum- and calcium-containing antacids tend to produce constipation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following antacids may produce constipation and should be used cautiously in clients who have chronic constipation?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: The aluminum- and calcium-containing antacids may produce constipation. Magnesium- and sodium-containing antacids tend to have a laxative effect.
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?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Adverse reactions of aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) include constipation, intestinal impaction, anorexia, weakness, tremors, and bone pain.
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?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Adverse reactions of magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) include severe diarrhea, dehydration, and hypermagnesemia (nausea, vomiting, hypotension, and decreased respirations).
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?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Adverse reactions of calcium carbonate (Mylanta) include rebound hyperacidity, metabolic alkalosis, hypercalcemia, vomiting, confusion, headache, renal calculi, and neurologic impairment.