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1. Question
A client has been taking aluminum hydroxide daily for 3 weeks. The nurse should be alert for which of the following side effects?
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Answer & Rationale:
The Answer is 3
Explanation
Constipation—CORRECT: may need laxatives or stool softeners.
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The Answer is 3
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Constipation—CORRECT: may need laxatives or stool softeners.
Question 2 of 2
2. Question
A client has been taking aluminum hydroxide daily for 3 weeks. The nurse should be alert for which of the following side effects?
Correct
Answer & Rationale:
The Answer is 3
Explanation
Constipation—CORRECT: may need laxatives or stool softeners.
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Answer & Rationale:
The Answer is 3
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Constipation—CORRECT: may need laxatives or stool softeners.
Classification of Antacids and Considerations
Classification Consideration
Aluminum compounds
Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat hyperphosphatemia; therefore it can cause hypophosphatemia.
Aluminum hydroxide can reduce the effects of tetracyclines, warfarin sodium (Coumadin), and digoxin (Lanoxin) and can reduce phosphate absorption and thereby cause hypophosphatemia.
Aluminum compounds contain significant amounts of sodium; they should be used with caution in clients with hypertension and heart failure
