NR 293 Quiz 4 with Questions and Answers

NR 293 Quiz 4 with Questions and Answers A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? a. Diarrhea b. Constipation c. Nausea d. Abdominal cramping ANSWER ANS: B Aluminum-based antacids have a constipating effect as well as an acid-neutralizing capacity. The other options are incorrect. When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium need to be used cautiously in patients with which condition? a. Peptic ulcer disease b. Renal failure c. Hypertension d. Heart failure ANSWER ANS: B Both calcium- and magnesium-based antacids are more likely to accumulate to toxic levels in patients with renal disease and are commonly avoided in this patient group. The other options are incorrect.