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A patient is diagnosed as having a duodenal ulcer. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the physician will order?
 
  a. Maalox
  b. Gelusil
  c. Milk of magnesia
  d. Protonix

Question 2

Patients who are started on NSAIDs or salicylates for musculoskeletal pain may be prescribed which other medication for spastic discomfort?
 
  a. Soma (carisoprodol)
  b. Acetaminophen
  c. Celebrex (celecoxib)
  d. Tolectin (tolmetin)


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

ANS: D
Proton pump inhibitors are used in the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcers, usually after adequate courses of H2-receptor antagonists have not been successful.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Soma is a muscle relaxant prescribed for spastic discomfort.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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