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roselinechinyere27m

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A patient is asking advice about which
 
  over-the-counter antacid is considered the most safe to use for heartburn. The nurse explains that the reason that calcium antacids are not used as frequently as other antacids is for which of these reasons?
  a. Their use may result in kidney stones.
  b. They cause decreased gastric acid production.
  c. They cause severe diarrhea.
  d. Their use may result in fluid retention and edema.

Question 2

A patient will be taking a 2-week course of
 
  combination therapy with omeprazole (Prilosec) and another drug for a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse expects a drug from which class to be ordered with the omeprazole?
  a. Antibiotic
  b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
  c. Antacid
  d. Antiemetic


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akemokai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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