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Question:

All of the following statements concerning antacids are true,

Author: Jearrie Jean Sumagang



Answer:

Sodium bicarbonate is very effective in neutralizing stomach acid but its use is not recommended because of the potential for systemic alkalosis and fluid retention


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Milk alkali syndrome is associated with the administration of sodium bicarbonate and calcium bicarbonate- containing antacids, along with milk or cream
Antacids only neutralize stomach acids and have no effect on the secretion of pepsin
A common side effect of magnesium-based antacids is diarrhea, while aluminum-based antacids tend to cause constipation