An 80-Year-Old Patient Asks a Primary Care NP About OTC

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Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old patient asks a primary care NP about OTC antacids for occasional heartburn.The NP notes that the patient has a normal complete blood count and normal electrolytes and a slight elevation in creatinine levels.The NP should recommend:

• A) calcium carbonate (Tums).
• B) aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel).
• C) sodium bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer).
• D) magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia).

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Definitions:

Stop-Payment Order

A request made to a bank to cancel a check or payment that has not been processed yet.

Bankruptcy Petition

A formal request filed by an individual or business entity declaring inability to pay outstanding debts, seeking relief through bankruptcy court.

Stale Check

A check that is more than 90 days past the date on its face; banks do not owe a duty to their customers to pay any such checks more than six months past the dates on their face.

Good Faith

Good faith refers to an honest intention to act without taking an unfair advantage over another party, often emphasized in contractual agreements and negotiations.