Author Question: A nurse educating a client on the antacid aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) should warn the client ... (Read 77 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse educating a client on the antacid aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) should warn the client about which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply.

A) Alopecia
B) Anorexia
C) Diarrhea
D) Tremors
E) Bone pain

Question 2

A nurse educating a client on the antacid magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply.

A) Tremors
B) Anorexia
C) Diarrhea
D) Dehydration
E) Hypotension

fwbard · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Adverse reactions of aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) include constipation, intestinal impaction, anorexia, weakness, tremors, and bone pain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
Adverse reactions of magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) include severe diarrhea, dehydration, and hypermagnesemia (nausea, vomiting, hypotension, and decreased respirations).