The nurse should administer which of the following medications ...

[kfurse]

The nurse should administer which of the following medications cautiously to clients with vitamin B12 deficiency as the prolonged use of these drugs decreases the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  B) Rabeprazole (AcipHex)
  C) Sucralfate (Carafate)
  D) Pantoprazole (Protonix)
  E) Promethazine (Phenergan)

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about upper gastrointestinal system drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a gastrointestinal stimulant?
 
  A) Ranitidine (Zantac)
  B) Misoprostol (Cytotec)
  C) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
  D) Metoclopramide (Reglan)

[welcom1000]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
The nurse should administer proton pump inhibitors, like rabeprazole (AcipHex) and pantoprazole (Protonix), cautiously to clients with vitamin B12 deficiency as the prolonged use of these drugs decreases the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Metoclopramide (Reglan) is classified as a gastrointestinal stimulant. Ranitidine is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Misoprostol is a miscellaneous acid reducer.

[kfurse]

Thanks

[welcom1000]

Welcome