Excessive use of magnesium- and aluminum-containing laxatives can result in:
A)hypomagnesemia.
B)hypophosphatemia.
C)hyponatremia.
D)hypokalemia.

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The most common causes are intestinal malabsorption and increased renal excretion of phosphate. Inadequate absorption is associated with vitamin D deficiency, use of magnesium and aluminum-containing antacids (which bind with phosphorus), long-term alcohol abuse, and malabsorption syndromes.

Excessive Use of Magnesium- and Aluminum-Containing Laxatives Can Result In