Sodium Bicarbonate Is an Old Standby Antacid

question 18

Multiple Choice

Sodium bicarbonate is an old standby antacid.It is not recommended for persons suffering from high blood pressure because

• A)it is too strong an acid.
• B)it is too strong a base.
• C)of the presence of sodium ion.
• D)of the presence of bicarbonate ion.

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