BSN 235 Week 1 Antacid Therapy Quizes with Approved Solutions

Which time frame describes how long a patient can expect the effects of aluminum hydroxide to last? A. 15 to 30 minutes B. 1 to 3 hours C. 4 to 6 hours D. 10 to 12 hours - B. 1 to 3 hours Aluminum hydroxide's duration of action is 1 to 3 hours. Which statements regarding the absorption of calcium carbonate are accurate? Select all that apply. A. Absorption of calcium varies with age. B. During pregnancy, calcium absorption doubles. C. Calcium absorption occurs mostly in the jejunum. D. Calcium absorption is reduced in achlorhydria and uremia. E. The absorption of calcium depends on calcitriol and vitamin D. F. Food reduces the absorption of calcium carbonate by 10% to 30%. - A, B, D and E Absorption of calcium varies with age. This statement is accurate in that the mean absorption of calcium varies with age. During pregnancy, calcium absorption doubles. Due to fetal demands, calcium absorption doubles during pregnancy. Calcium absorption is reduced in achlorhydria and uremia. The absorption of calcium is reduced in achlorhydria and uremia. The absorption of calcium depends on calcitriol and vitamin D. When calcium is absorbed in the duodenum, it depends on calcitriol and vitamin D. Which time frame describes when a patient will begin to experience relief from treatment with magnesium hydroxide? A. 0.5 to 6 hours B. 8 to 12 hours C. 20 to 24 hours D. 36 to 72 hours - A. 0.5 to 6 hours A patient receiving magnesium hydroxide can expect to experience relief with therapy between 0.5 and 6 hours. Which patient parameters would a nurse ensure are assessed before a patient receives calcium carbonate? Select all that apply. A. Weight B. Calcium levels C. Renal function D. Blood pressure (BP) E. Phosphate levels - B, C and E Calcium levels Calcium levels should be evaluated in patients before administration of calcium carbonate, as the antacid is systemically absorbed. Renal function Renal function should be evaluated in patients before administrati