Which of the following substances is appropriate for mixing with a dose of oral sodium polysty-rene sulfonate resin (Kayexalate)?
a. Sorbitol
b. Magnesium-containing laxative
c. Orange juice
d. Milk
ANS: A
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate resin is usually given with an osmotic laxative such as sorbitol to prevent constipation.
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