This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: How do histamine (H2) blockers help heal gastric ulcers? a. They promote cell division. b. They ... (Read 66 times)

imanialler

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
How do histamine (H2) blockers help heal gastric ulcers?
 
  a. They promote cell division.
  b. They neutralize acids that are present in the stomach.
  c. They decrease the amount of acid secreted by stomach cells.
  d. They increase the rate that stomach contents move into the intestinal tract.

Question 2

Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach an older patient who is prescribed atazanavir (Reyataz)?
 
  a. Be sure to take this drug at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking an anta-cid.
  b. Weigh yourself daily and notify your prescriber if you gain more than 2 pounds in 1 week.
  c. Check your pulse for a full minute daily and notify your prescriber if it becomes irregular or slow.
  d. Check your calves daily for swelling or redness. If these symptoms appear, go to the emergency department immediately.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wergv

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Answer to Question 1

C
Ulcers do not heal in an acidic environment. Histamine increases acid production by stimulating the stomach's parietal cells to secrete hydrochloric acid. Histamine (H2) blockers reduce the amount of histamine that is present, which then results in less stimulation of the parietal cells.

Answer to Question 2

C
Atazanavir can impair electrical conduction in the heart and lead to heart block, especially in older adults or people who have an abnormally slow heart rate.




imanialler

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


bigsis44

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library