Antacids and other antiulcer drugs

Decreases saliva ( dry mouth. NPO 6 to 8 hours. Local anesthesia ( check gag reflex before feeding. ABG. Hyperventilation ( decreased CO2 ( increased blood pH ( respiratory alkalosis. Hypoventilation ( increased CO2 ( decreased blood pH ( respiratory acidosis. Diarrhea ( decreased HCO3 ( decreased blood pH ( metabolic acidosis ................
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