The action of an antacid is to ____. 

A. block parasympathetic nerve impulses
B. kill, paralyze, or inhibit the growth of parasitic worms
C. neutralize the stomach acid
D. reduce blood pressure
E. normalize the heartbeat


C. neutralize the stomach acid
Antacids neutralize stomach acid.

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Which of the following demonstrates the correct order of steps for femoral canal preparation during total hip arthroplasty?

a. reamer, rasp, pulse lavage, implant trial b. rasp, implant trial, pulse lavage, reamer c. pulse lavage, reamer, implant trial, rasp d. implant trial, rasp, reamer, pulse lavage

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