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

question 2

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:

Metal Alloy

A substance composed of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal, mixed together to attain desired physical or chemical properties.

Fixed Proportions

A production technology assumption where inputs must be used in constant, unchanging ratios to produce outputs.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Production Function

An equation that specifies the output that can be produced with different combinations of inputs or factors of production.