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An important reason for using this antacid in renal failure clients is that with prolonged use it leads to phosphate depletion.
 
  a. magnesium hydroxide c. sodium bicarbonate
  b. aluminum hydroxide d. calcium carbonate

Question 2

The client says to the nurse that since he started taking an antacid that distended feeling in my stomach is better. In explaining this effect, the nurse understands that the antacid probably contained:
 
  a. magnesium. c. aluminum.
  b. carbonate. d. simethicone.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This does not lead to hypophosphatemia.
B Correct: And clients not experiencing renal failure should be monitored for manifestations of hypophosphatemia.
C Incorrect: This does not lead to hypophosphatemia.
D Incorrect: This does not lead to hypophosphatemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This does not decrease the abdominal distension associated with hyperacidity.
B Incorrect: This does not decrease the abdominal distension associated with hyperacidity.
C Incorrect: This does not decrease the abdominal distension associated with hyperacidity.
D Correct: Simethicone is an antiflatulent.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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