A patient has recently been diagnosed with H. pylori gastritis. ...

[hubes95]

A patient has recently been diagnosed with H. pylori gastritis. The nurse knows that this form of gastritis is usually treated with a combination of an antibiotic and
 
  A)
  antianxiety medications.
  B)
  proton pump inhibitors.
  C)
  lactulose, to reduce the blood ammonia levels.
  D)
  calcium carbonate, an antacid.

Question 2

When educating a patient about glargine (Lantus), the nurse should explain that this medication
 
  A)
  has a rapid onset and peaks in about 5 minutes after injection, so he will need to eat food immediately after injection.
  B)
  will have a peak effect within 30 minutes, so it can be taken after a meal.
  C)
  is a combination with short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin, so it is safe to take anytime throughout the day.
  D)
  has a prolonged absorption rate and provides a relatively constant concentration for 12 to 24 hours.

[jonathanballen97]

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

Feedback:

H. pylori is associated with an increased risk of gastric adenocarcinoma, gastric atrophy, and peptic ulcer. It is less likely to contribute to IBD, esophagitis, or diverticular disease. Eradication of H. pylori is difficult. Treatment requires a combination therapy that includes the use of antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor. The proton pump inhibitors have direct antimicrobial properties against H. pylori. Antianxiety medications will not kill the bacteria. H. pylori is not associated with elevated blood ammonia levels. Calcium carbonate is usually given to relieve heartburn caused by GERD.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
D

Feedback:

Lantus is long-acting insulin that has a slow, prolonged absorption rate and provides a relatively constant concentration over 12 to 24 hours. Answer choice A relates to rapid-acting insulin; answer choice B relates to short-acting insulin; answer choice C relates to intermediate-acting insulin.

[hubes95]

Correct answers!

[jonathanballen97]

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