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Kikoku

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An older patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency. How are these two disorders related?
 
  1. Peptic ulcer disease affects absorption of nutrients.
  2. Peptic ulcer disease reduces the surface area of the stomach.
  3. Medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease affect stomach acid.
  4. Medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease block the absorption of vitamins.

Question 2

A client reports the physician has recommended he consider an over-the-counter medication to manage his gastroesophageal reflux condition by buffering the gastric pH. The client has frequent problems managing constipation.
 
  Based upon your understanding, which of the following medications will be the best selection for this client?
  A) Pepcid
  B) Maalox
  C) Milk of Magnesia
  D) Mylanta



dellikani2015

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The use of gastric acid-blocking agents may contribute to the development of vitamin B12 deficiency because they block the acid environment needed to break down and release vitamin B12 in ingested food. Peptic ulcer disease does not affect the absorption of nutrients as a cause for the deficiency.

Answer to Question 2

C



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