Calcium carbonate

Which of the following is a brand name of calcium carbonate? (Select all that apply) A. Pepcid B. Tums C. Nexium D. Tylenol

B. Tums

Which of the following are FDA-approved or common self-care indications for calcium carbonate? (Select all that apply) A. Dietary supplementation B. Antacid C. Treatment of migraines D. Treatment of bacterial infections

A. Dietary supplementation; B. Antacid

Which of the following dosage forms and strengths are available for calcium carbonate? (Select all that apply) A. Tablet 1250 mg B. Chewable tablet 420 mg C. Capsule 200 mg D. Intravenous injection E. Suspension 1250 mg/5 mL

A. Tablet 1250 mg; B. Chewable tablet 420 mg; C. Capsule 200 mg; E. Suspension 1250 mg/5 mL

Which of the following correctly describe the mechanism of action of calcium carbonate? (Select all that apply) A. Irreversibly inhibits COX enzymes B. Neutralizes gastric acidity C. Acts as a calcium salt D. Suppresses histamine release

B. Neutralizes gastric acidity; C. Acts as a calcium salt

Which of the following statements are correct regarding calcium carbonate use in renal impairment? (Select all that apply) A. Dose should be decreased if CrCl <25 mL/min B. No dose adjustment is required in renal impairment C. It is preferred at higher doses in renal impairment D. Renal impairment does not affect its use

A. Dose should be decreased if CrCl <25 mL/min

Which of the following are contraindications to calcium carbonate therapy? (Select all that apply) A. Hypersensitivity B. Hypercalcemia C. Renal calculi D. Hypophosphatemia E. Suspected digoxin toxicity F. Hypertension

A. Hypersensitivity; B. Hypercalcemia; C. Renal calculi; D. Hypophosphatemia; E. Suspected digoxin toxicity

Which of the following counseling points are appropriate for calcium carbonate use? (Select all that apply) A. Bran foods may decrease absorption B. Foods can generally enhance absorption C. Whole grain cereals may decrease absorption D. Alcohol improves absorption

A. Bran foods may decrease absorption; B. Foods can generally enhance absorption; C. Whole grain cereals may decrease absorption

Which of the following statements regarding boxed warnings for calcium carbonate are correct? (Select all that apply) A. It carries a boxed warning for renal toxicity B. It has a boxed warning for hypercalcemia C. It has no boxed warning D. It carries a boxed warning for cardiovascular risk

C. It has no boxed warning