Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Lansoprazole granules may be sprinkled from the capsule into soft foods such as applesauce.
Rationale 2: Do not crush, break, or chew lansoprazole tablets. If taking lansoprazole capsules, the granules may be sprinkled from the capsule into soft foods such as applesauce.
Rationale 3: Do not crush, break, or chew lansoprazole tablets.
Rationale 4: The client should be ordered to drink a full glass of water after taking the medication to ensure all medication is taken.
Global Rationale: Lansoprazole granules may be sprinkled from the capsule into soft foods such as applesauce. The tablets should not be crushed, broken, or chewed. Drinking a full glass of water will not help the client swallow this tablet, but should be done after taking the medication.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: Omeprazole is a medication included in the initial medication regimen in the eradication of H. pylori.
Rationale 2: Metronidazole is not included in the initial medication regimen in the eradication of H. pylori.
Rationale 3: Bismuth subsalicylate is not included in the initial medication regimen in the eradication of H. pylori.
Rationale 4: Amoxicillin is a medication included in the initial medication regimen in the eradication of H. pylori.
Rationale 5: Clarithromycin is a medication included in the initial medication regimen in the eradication of H. pylori.
Global Rationale: Initial regimen includes: Omeprazole, clarithromycin (Biaxin), and amoxicillin (Amoxil, Others). Alternative regimens include: Omeprazole (or other PPI), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and metronidazole (Flagyl), or omeprazole (or other PPI), bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), metronidazole (Flagyl), and tetracycline