Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the renal failure patient who has hyperphosphatemia?
A)
Vitamin D (calcitriol)
B)
Calcium carbonate
C)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
D)
Sensipar (Cinacalcet)
Ans:
B
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Phosphate-binding antacids (aluminum salts, calcium carbonate, or calcium acetate) may be prescribed to decrease the absorption of phosphate from the GI tract.
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