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Which of the following antacids may produce constipation and should be used cautiously in clients who have chronic constipation? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Calcium carbonate (Mylanta)
  B) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
  C) Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
  D) Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL)
  E) Sodium bicarbonate (Bell/ans)

Question 2

Which of the following antacids may have a laxative effect and should be used cautiously in clients who have chronic diarrhea? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Calcium carbonate (Mylanta)
  B) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
  C) Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
  D) Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL)
  E) Sodium bicarbonate (Bell/ans)


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

Ans: A, D
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The aluminum- and calcium-containing antacids may produce constipation. Magnesium- and sodium-containing antacids tend to have a laxative effect.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
The magnesium- and sodium-containing antacids may have a laxative effect and may produce diarrhea. Aluminum- and calcium-containing antacids tend to produce constipation.


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