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ishan · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What priority teaching point does the nurse include when instructing patients about the use of antacids?

A) Reduce calorie intake to reduce acid production.
B) Take before each meal and before bed.
C) Be aware of risk of acid rebound with long-term use.
D) Consider liquid diet if diarrhea occurs.

Question 2

The mother of a newborn is learning about immunization schedules. The nurse tells this mother her child will ideally receive the immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) on what schedule?

A) 2 months, 4 months, between 6 and 18 months, and between 4 and 6 years
B) 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and between 12 and 15 months
C) Between 12 and 15 months and between 4 and 6 years
D) Between 24 months and 18 years of age

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Repeated use of antacids can result in rebound acid production because more gastrin is produced when pH of acid level decreases. Patients should be taught that long-term use of antacids requires follow-up care. Calorie and fluid intake does not need to be reduced because it is important to maintain nutrition, especially if diarrhea occurs. Antacids are taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after any other drug or meal.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The recommended schedule for the MMR is the first dose between 12 and 15 months and the second dose between 4 and 6 years. The schedule for inactivated poliovirus is 2 and 4 months, between 6 and 18 months, and between 4 and 6 years. Immunization for Haemophilus influenzae is 2, 4, and 6 months and between 12 and 15 months. The schedule for hepatitis A is between 24 months and 18 years of age.