A client has excessive and painful gas. The nurse checks the client's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?
Famotidine
Simethicone
Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate
The Correct Answer is B
B. simethicone facilitates removal of gas by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles
A. It is a H2 receptor that reduces acid production in the gastrointestinal tract
C. Antacids used for hyperacidity by neutralizing acids
D. Used for GERD
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Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]
Explanation
potassium is important for muscle contraction ad energy production. Low potassium cause anorexia and nausea
A- Hypokalemia cause constipation
D-Hypokalemia does not cause tinnitus
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
cholinergic drugs increase intestinal tone and peristalsis hence passage of stool and flatus
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