Prolonged or Excessive Use of Antacids Should Be Avoided Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Prolonged or excessive use of antacids should be avoided because

• A) these drugs can alter the metabolism of other drugs that rely on gastric acidity to activate the drug
• B) these drugs can affect the elimination of other drugs by altering urinary pH
• C) these drugs can cause other GI problems such as constipation or diarrhea
• D) all the above are true
• E) none of the above are true

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