Author Question: Problems associated with long-term use of antacids include all of the following except: a. relief ... (Read 42 times)

s.tung · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Problems associated with long-term use of antacids include all of the following except:
a. relief of GERD is short term.
b. there is a risk for altered acid-base imbalance if intake is excessive.
c. they can interfere with absorption of some nutrients and medications.
d. they suppress sense of taste which interferes with adequate nutritional intake.

Question 2

Which of the following medications are the most effective of the antisecretory agents in healing esophagitis?
a. omeprazole (Prilosec) - proton pump inhibitor
b. cimetidine (Tagamet) - H2 receptor antagonist
c. calcium carbonate (Tums) - antacid
d. sucralfate (Carafate) - antiulcer