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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 MEDICINE
, NURS 615 Exam 6 Deck 2 Nurse
Practitioners Review Exam (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A+
A patient takes a calcium-based antacid and develops
constipation. Is this expected? - Yes. Calcium- and
aluminum-based antacids commonly cause constipation.
A patient with CKD asks about magnesium hydroxide.
What is the concern? - Magnesium may
accumulate and cause hypermagnesemia because renal
excretion is impaired.
Why should antacids be separated from other
medications? - They can alter or reduce absorption
of many drugs.
A patient on long-term omeprazole reports muscle
cramps and weakness. Which deficiency should be
considered? - Hypomagnesemia, while also
evaluating calcium and other long-term PPI deficiencies.