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A client has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The provider prescribes a proton pump inhibitor. About what medication should the nurse anticipate teaching the client?
 
  a. Famotidine (Pepcid)
  b. Magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)
  c. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
  d. Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 2

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube after a Nissen fundoplication. The nurse answers the call light and finds the client vomiting bright red blood with the NG tube lying on the floor. What action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Notify the surgeon.
  b. Put on a pair of gloves.
  c. Reinsert the NG tube.
  d. Take a set of vital signs.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of GERD. Famotidine and ranitidine are histamine blockers. Maalox is an antacid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To avoid exposure to blood and body fluids, the nurse first puts on a pair of gloves. Taking vital signs and notifying the surgeon are also appropriate, but the nurse must protect himself or herself first. The surgeon will reinsert the NG tube either at the bedside or in surgery if the client needs to go back to the operating room.


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