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kfurse

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease has complications caused by exposure of tissue to gastric acids. Which medication will this patient most likely be prescribed to promote healing?
 
  1. Reglan
  2. Zantac
  3. Pepcid
  4. Carafate

Question 2

The preferred method of treatment for hyperthyroidism in older adults is
 
  A) partial thyroidectomy.
  B) ingestion of radioactive sodium iodine, I131.
  C) combination treatment with Synthroid and amiodarone.
  D) usually left untreated because there is little affect on the quality of life in older adults.


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dominiqueenicolee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Reglan is a promotility agent that enhances esophageal clearance and gastric emptying.

Answer to Question 2

B


kfurse

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

Dinolord

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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