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roselinechinyere27m

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To prevent a common risk among older adults who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors, which safety precaution should you recommend?
 
  a. Be sure to take a daily multivitamin.
  b. Use handrails when going up or down stairs.
  c. Take this drug with food or a full glass of fluid.
  d. Notify your prescriber if you develop belching or gas.

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A patient who has been prescribed rabeprazole (Acipex) develops black, tarry stools. What is your best first action?
 
  a. Check the patient's medication list for prescribed iron supplements.
  b. Teach the patient that this is an expected side effect of proton pump inhibitors.
  c. Send a stool sample to the laboratory to check for presence of occult blood.
  d. Keep track of the number of stools the patient has in a 24-hour period.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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