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sam.t96

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A nurse educating a client on the antacid calcium carbonate (Mylanta) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Rebound hyperacidity
  B) Anorexia
  C) Headache
  D) Dehydration
  E) Confusion

Question 2

At a yearly physical examination, a client asks the nurse if it would be okay to take ginger to aid with digestion. Before telling the client it is okay to take ginger, which medical conditions should the nurse make sure the client does not have?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Kidney stones
  C) Vitamin B12 deficiency
  D) Gallstones
  E) Liver disease


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Gabe

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

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Adverse reactions of calcium carbonate (Mylanta) include rebound hyperacidity, metabolic alkalosis, hypercalcemia, vomiting, confusion, headache, renal calculi, and neurologic impairment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
Ginger should be used cautiously in clients with hypertension or gallstones and during pregnancy and lactation.


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