Jim presents with complaints of heartburn that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-step therapy would be:
1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day
2. Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day
3. Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day
4. Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day
Question 2
Josie is a 5-year-old patient who presents to the clinic with a 48-hour history of nausea, vomiting, and some diarrhea. She is unable to keep fluids down and her weight is 4 pounds less than her last recorded weight.
Besides IV fluids, her exam warrants the use of an antinausea medication. Which of the following would be the appropriate drug to order for Josie?
1. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
2. Meclizine (Antivert)
3. Promethazine (Phenergan)
4. Ondansetron (Zofran)
Calcium Antagonist
Calcium Salts and Vitamin D Therapy
FDA-Approved Indications for Calcium Channel Blockers
Stable oxygen isotopes in carbonate
Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting
Role of calcium in muscle contraction