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pharmacology 2
Antacid Therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which statement by the nursing student in regard to the pharmacokinetic parameters of calcium carbonate requires further intervention? | "The solubility of calcium is decreased in an acidic environment." |
| Which statement about the classification of antacids is accurate? | Aluminum hydroxide is a non-systemic antacid that can cause constipation. |
| Which time frame can a nurse expect aluminum hydroxide to reach its peak concentration? | 30 minutes |
| Which phrases accurately describe the mechanisms of action exerted by antacids? | Raise gastric pH Neutralize stomach acidity Lower pepsin activity |
| Which outcome would a nurse anticipate might occur when magnesium hydroxide is administered with phenytoin? | Decreased absorption and efficacy of phenytoin |
| Which effect would a nurse monitor for in a patient who is receiving glipizide, a sulfonylurea, and aluminum hydroxide? | hypoglycemia |
| Which patients would a nurse determine have precautions to treatment with calcium carbonate? | a patient with hypoparathyroid disease a patient with real dysfunction on dialysis |
| nurse is caring for a patient who takes calcium carbonate and was recently prescribed ciprofloxacin, a quinolone, for a urinary tract infection. Which teaching point would the nurse share with this patient about administration of these drugs? | Take calcium carbonate 1 to 2 hours after ciprofloxacin. |
| patient who takes an antacid frequently for persistent heartburn presents with confusion and extreme muscle weakness. The patient is also having difficulty speaking. Which antacid would a nurse suspect this patient may have been receiving in excess? | Aluminum hydroxide |