The nurse in the dialysis clinic is reviewing the home medications of a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which medication reported by the patient indicates that patient teaching is required?
a. Multivitamin with iron
b. Magnesium hydroxide
c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
d. Calcium phosphate (PhosLo)
ANS: B
Magnesium is excreted by the kidneys, and patients with CKD should not use over-the-counter products containing magnesium. The other medications are appropriate for a patient with CKD.
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