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Medesa

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A medication that may reduce the likelihood of reflux is:
 a. diazepam (Valium) - anticonvulsant, anxiolytic.
  b. nifedipine (Procardia) - calcium channel blocker.
  c. caffeine (NoDoz) - respiratory and cerebral stimulant.
  d. metoclopramide hydrochloiride (Reglan) - a gastrointestinal stimulant.

Question 2

An intervention that can be done to help prevent aspiration would be:
 a. to have the client flex the neck when swallowing.
  b. to have the client moisten his/her mouth with small amount of vegetable oil.
  c. to serve cereal that is moistened with enough milk to pool in bowl.
  d. to encourage the client to eat food in a short amount of time to prevent fatigue.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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