5 Questions
Which of the following is a common magnesium antacid?
Magnesium oxide
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does the absorption of magnesium salts take place?
Duodenum
Why are magnesium antacids not recommended for patients with renal insufficiency?
They may lead to magnesium poisoning due to retention of magnesium
What is the major excretory route for most of the magnesium in the body?
Feces
Why do magnesium antacids dissolve slowly in acidic media?
Due to their neutralization reaction
Test your knowledge of inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry with a quiz on magnesium-containing antacids. Learn about the properties and uses of magnesium carbonate, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, magnesium phosphate, and magnesium trisilicate as common antacids.
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