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james

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What should the nurse explain is the major purpose of the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube (S/B tube)?
 
  a. Decompress the stomach
  b. Control esophageal varices bleeding
  c. A route for tube feedings
  d. Obtain specimen for gastric analysis

Question 2

The home health nurse evaluates a patient being treated for a peptic ulcer with Riopan (antacid) and famotidine (histamine receptor blocker). Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?
 
  a. I know famotidine will not interfere with my Coumadin.
  b. I take the Riopan at least 2 hours after any of my other drugs.
  c. Boy That Riopan keeps my stomach happy
  d. I take both those meds at the same time every morning.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The major purpose of the S/B tube is to control bleeding by pressure against the vessels in the esophagus. The two balloons of the tube are inflated to put direct pressure on the esophagus and are anchored by the inflated balloon in the stomach. The tube can suction blood from the stomach as well.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Antacids should not be taken with other drugs, because the absorption of the other drugs may be affected.


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