A nurse preceptor is working with a student nurse who is administering medications. Which statement by the student indicates an understanding of the action of an antacid?
a) "The action occurs in the stomach by increasing the pH of the stomach contents and decreasing pepsin activity."
b) "The action occurs in the small intestine, where the drug coats the lining and prevents further ulceration."
c) "The action occurs in the esophagus by increasing peristalsis and improving movement of food into the stomach."
d) "The action occurs in the large intestine by increasing electrolyte absorption into the system that decreases pepsin absorption."
Answer: a) "The action occurs in the stomach by increasing the pH of the stomach contents and decreasing pepsin activity."
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