A nurse educating a client on the antacid calcium carbonate (Mylanta) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply
A) Rebound hyperacidity
B) Anorexia
C) Headache
D) Dehydration
E) Confusion
Ans: A, C, E
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Adverse reactions of calcium carbonate (Mylanta) include rebound hyperacidity, metabolic alkalosis, hypercalcemia, vomiting, confusion, headache, renal calculi, and neurologic impairment.
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