A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the client to watch for which possible adverse effect?
Abdominal cramping
Diarrhea
Constipation
Bradycardia
The Correct Answer is C
Aluminium causes constipation
Other options- not adverse effects of aluminium-containing antacids
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. Therapeutic index refers to the doses that results in desired outcome with adverse effects. It is between the safe and toxic levels. Narrow therapeutic level means the two are very close.
A. How effective a drug is termed as efficacy
B. Such a drug does not exist as it is not safe
C. Effectiveness of very small dose is termed as potency
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, chewing the gum will help stimulate the salivary glands to secrete saliva.
A. Taking an antacid does not address the effects
B. Not relation with the anticholinergic effect of the drug
D. Fluphenazine cause sedation and should be taken in the morning but it does not address the anticholinergic effects
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