Which of the following antacids is systemically absorbed in the body?
a. calcium carbonate
b. aluminum hydroxide
c. sodium bicarbonate
d. magnesium hydroxide
c. Sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer) is a systemic antacid that combines with acid in the stomach to raise the pH, rapidly producing relief.
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What will be an ideal response?
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The four basic sources of medications are:
A) plant, animal, metallic, and synthetic. B) man-made, plant, synthetic, and metallic. C) animal, man-made, metallic, and mineral. D) plant, animal, mineral, and synthetic.
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