Describe the use of acidifiers and alkalizers.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Acidifiers (e.g., ammonium chloride and sodium bisphosphate) make the pH more acidic, in the case of alkalosis. Alkalizers (e.g., sodium bicarbonate) make the pH more alkaline, in the case of acidosis. Acidifiers and alkalizers may be given to prevent pH imbalances caused by certain drugs. They are also given to help certain drugs produce their strongest effects.
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