Sodium bicarbonate is:
A) a systemic antacid.
B) the generic name of Tums.
C) a specific histamine H2-receptor antagonist
D) a specific proton pump inhibitor
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Calcium carbonate is the generic name of Tums
C) Sodium bicarbonate acts nonspecifically.
D) Sodium bicarbonate acts nonspecifically.
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