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sam.t96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who has Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which medication order would the nurse question for this patient?
 
  a. Cimetadine (Tagamet)
  b. Pantoprazole (Protonix)
  c. Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
  d. Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 2

A patient who has been instructed to use a liquid antacid medication to treat gastrointestinal upset asks the nurse about how to take this medication. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
 
  a. Take a laxative if constipation occurs.
  b. Take 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime.
  c. Take with at least 8 ounces of water to improve absorption.
  d. Take with milk to improve effectiveness.


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Cnarkel

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

ANS: A
Cimetidine is not effective for treating Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The other medications are used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Since maximum acid secretion occurs after eating and at bedtime, antacids should be taken 1 to 3 hours after eating and at bedtime. Taking antacids before meals slows gastric emptying time and causes increased gastrointestinal (GI) secretions. Patients should not self-treat constipation or diarrhea. Patients should use 2 to 4 ounces of water when taking to ensure that the drug enters the stomach; more than that will increase GI secretions. Antacids should not be taken with milk or foods high in vitamin D.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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