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kamilo84

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The nurse is providing patient teaching about antacids. Which statements about antacids are accurate?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Antacids reduce the production of acid in the stomach.
  b. Antacids neutralize acid in the stomach.
  c. Rebound hyperacidity may occur with calcium-based antacids.
  d. Aluminum-based antacids cause diarrhea.
  e. Magnesium-based antacids cause diarrhea.

Question 2

A patient in the intensive care unit has a
 
  nasogastric tube and is also receiving a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the PPI is which effect?
  a. Prevent stress ulcers
  b. Reduce bacteria levels in the stomach
  c. Reduce gastric gas formation (flatulence)
  d. Promote gastric motility


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Jbrasil

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

ANS: B, C, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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