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Which of the following drugs would be useful for the nurse practitioner to prescribe for an older adult to prevent gastric ulcers when a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is used for chronic pain management?
 
  A. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
  B. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
  C. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  D. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol)

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An older patient reports burning pain after ingestion of many foods and large meals. What assessment would assist the nurse practitioner in making a diagnosis of GERD?
 
  A. Identification of a fluid wave
  B. Positive Murphy's sign
  C. Palpable spleen
  D. Midepigastric pain that is not reproducible with palpation


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Kimmy

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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