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jwb375

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A patient who has been experiencing heartburn has begun taking OTC ranitidine (Zantac). The nurse who is working with this patient should be aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect by which of the following means?
 
  A) Raising the pH of gastric secretions
  B) Inhibiting the secretion of gastric acid
  C) Binding to proton pumps
  D) Decreasing gastric motility

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A 75-year-old patient with overall good health is to begin taking vitamin D supplements. What is the recommended supplement for her age?
 
  A) 100 International Units daily
  B) 200 International Units daily
  C) 600 International Units daily
  D) 800 International Units daily


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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The histamine2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) inhibit both basal secretion of gastric acid and the secretion stimulated by histamine, acetylcholine, and gastrin. These drugs, such as ranitidine, do not change the pH of secretions, bind to the proton pumps, or decrease gastric motility.

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The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for vitamin D is 600 International Units for people 1 to 70 years of age and 800 International Units daily for adults 71 years and older to prevent and treat osteoporosis.


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