Author Question: Which behavior can be used to reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? (Select all that ... (Read 65 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which behavior can be used to reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? (Select all that apply.)

a. Avoiding late-night meals
b. Consuming a glass of wine with meals
c. Drinking soft drinks
d. Losing weight
e. Stopping smoking

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The patient is otherwise healthy. The nurse learns that the patient does not smoke and that he drinks 1 or 2 glasses of wine with meals each week.

The nurse anticipates that the provider will prescribe which drugs?
a. Amoxicillin (Amoxil), clarithromycin, and omeprazole (Prilosec)
b. Amoxicillin (Amoxil), metronidazole (Flagyl), and cimetidine (Tagamet)
c. Clarithromycin, metronidazole (Flagyl), and omeprazole (Prilosec)
d. Tetracycline, cimetidine (Tagamet), and lansoprazole (Prevacid)

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, E
Avoiding late-night meals and stopping smoking may help with symptoms of GERD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The regimen recommended for the treatment of PUD includes two antibiotics and an antisecretory agent. Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole would meet this recommendation. Patients taking metronidazole cannot consume alcohol, as this would precipitate a disulfiram-like reaction. The last option does not include two antibiotics.