The patient has been placed on a calcium compound regimen for its use as a phosphate-binding drug. He should be instructed to report which adverse effect of the drug to his health care pro-vider?
a. Diarrhea
b. Constipation
c. Urinary retention
d. Hematuria
ANS: A
The major adverse effects of calcium salts are mild gastrointestinal (GI) complaints such as diar-rhea, gas, and constipation.
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