This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach.

antispasmodic

antacid

laxative

antiemetic


antacid

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a. lethal dose b. maximum dose c. toxic dose d. therapeutic dose

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Intermittent claudication is:

A) severe neck spasms B) wasting muscles C) severe leg pain when walking very short distances D) a type of muscular dystrophy

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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