An excessive use of magnesium-containing antacids and aluminum-containing antacids can result in:
A) Hypomagnesemia
B) Hypophosphatemia
C) Hyponatremia
D) Hypokalemia

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The most common causes of hypophosphatemia are intestinal malabsorption and increased renal excretion of phosphate.Inadequate absorption is associated with vitamin D deficiency,the use of magnesium and aluminum-containing antacids (which bind with phosphorus),long-term alcohol abuse,and malabsorption syndromes.The excessive use of such antacids will not result in the other options.

An Excessive Use of Magnesium-Containing Antacids and Aluminum-Containing Antacids Can