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roselinechinyere27m

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Which precaution is important to teach a
 
  patient who plans to use over-the-counter cimetidine to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease?
  a. Watch your stools for changes that indicate bleeding such as bright red blood or a tarry appearance.
  b. Be sure to tell your health care provider that you are taking this drug.
  c. Avoid taking antacids while taking cimetidine.
  d. Always take cimetidine with a full meal.

Question 2

What should you teach a patient about smoking and peptic ulcer disease? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Smoking increases acid secretion.
  b. Smoking is not a cause of ulcer formation.
  c. Smoking slows ulcer healing.
  d. Smoking is related to the reoccurrence of ulcers.
  e. Smoking decreases stomach mucus production.
  f. Smoking stimulates scar tissue formation in the stomach.


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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