This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease has complications caused by exposure of tissue ... (Read 53 times)

kfurse

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 590
on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease has complications caused by exposure of tissue to gastric acids. Which medication will this patient most likely be prescribed to promote healing?
 
  1. Reglan
  2. Zantac
  3. Pepcid
  4. Carafate

Question 2

The preferred method of treatment for hyperthyroidism in older adults is
 
  A) partial thyroidectomy.
  B) ingestion of radioactive sodium iodine, I131.
  C) combination treatment with Synthroid and amiodarone.
  D) usually left untreated because there is little affect on the quality of life in older adults.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dominiqueenicolee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Reglan is a promotility agent that enhances esophageal clearance and gastric emptying.

Answer to Question 2

B


kfurse

  • Member
  • Posts: 590
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

Hdosisshsbshs

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Abnormal Growth in Mice Mammary Tissue Abnormal Growth in Mice Mammary Tissue
(A) Lymphatic vessel with valves within tissue cells; (B) photomicrograph of lymphatic vessel with v (A) Lymphatic vessel with valves within tissue cells; (B) photomicrograph of lymphatic vessel with v
Photo of the neck of a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma showing the swelling associated with enla Photo of the neck of a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma showing the swelling associated with enla
Tissue layers in the eye. Tissue layers in the eye.
Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ... Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ...
Example of a genetic pedigree of the autosomal dominant disease Marfan syndrome Example of a genetic pedigree of the autosomal dominant disease Marfan syndrome
Video: Muscle cell structures - actin, myosin and titin filaments

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library