Which of the following is a common application of sodium bicarbonate in medicine

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a common application of sodium bicarbonate in medicine?
  1. Antacid
  2. Antibiotic
  3. Analgesic
  4. Antihistamine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a common application of sodium bicarbonate in medicine?
  • Step 1: Understand what sodium bicarbonate is. It is a chemical compound also known as baking soda.
  • Step 2: Learn that sodium bicarbonate can be used in medicine.
  • Step 3: Identify one of its common uses, which is to help with heartburn and indigestion.
  • Step 4: Know that heartburn and indigestion are caused by too much stomach acid.
  • Step 5: Realize that sodium bicarbonate works by neutralizing (or reducing) this stomach acid.
  • Step 6: Conclude that sodium bicarbonate is commonly used as an antacid in medicine.
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