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Deast7027

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Which of the following are considered to be risk factors associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and hyperacidity? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Stress associated with head injury
  b. Use of alcohol
  c. Use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  d. Family history of ulcers
  e. Use of over-the-counter multivitamins

Question 2

A patient has just been given a prescription for nizatidine (Axid). At which of the following ad-ministration times should this medication be taken?
 
  a. With each meal
  b. With each meal and at bedtime
  c. In the middle of the day
  d. At bedtime


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Risk factors associated with PUD and hyperacidity include, but are not limited to, stress associ-ated with head injury, use of NSAIDs, and a family history of ulcers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nizatidine is usually ordered as 150 mg 4 times daily.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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