ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the client to watch for which possible adverse effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Constipation. Aluminum-containing antacids can cause constipation by slowing down gastrointestinal motility. This is because aluminum salts can lead to decreased bowel movement and harder stools. Abdominal cramping (
A) is less likely with aluminum antacids. Diarrhea (
B) is more commonly associated with magnesium-containing antacids. Bradycardia (
D) is not a known adverse effect of aluminum-containing antacids.
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