Four different medications were prescribed for treatment of this ...

[erika]

Four different medications were prescribed for treatment of this patient's H. pylori infection: metronidazole, tetracycline, bismuth subsalicylate, and omeprazole. Identify the drug functions/mechanisms of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Multidisciplinary treatment is essential to address the multiple co-morbidities associated with CP. List three other health professionals who commonly play a role in the care of CP patients. Describe the role of each one.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[covalentbond]

Answer to Question 1

Drug Action
Metronidazole Antibiotic targeting the H. pylori infection
Tetracycline Antibiotic targeting the H. pylori infection
Bismuth subsalicylate Coats the stomach and assists to decrease the symptoms associated with the peptic ulcer
Omeprazole Proton-pump inhibitor that reduces the total amount of acid produced

Answer to Question 2

 Physical therapist - to help patients with motor control, coordination, range of motion, and function, such as improving gait, stair climbing, or use of a wheelchair Therapies, such as stretching exercises, also can help reduce the risk for joint contractures.
 Speech language pathologist - to assess level of dysphagia and need for an altered consistency diet; to provide therapies addressing oral motor skills, such as speech and feeding.
 Neurologists - to assess the level of neurological dysfunction; treat motor impairments and control seizures with appropriate medical/pharmaceutical interventions
 Occupational Therapist  to provide therapies that help patients perform activities of daily living, such as self-feeding, writing, and dressing.

[erika]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[lkanara2]

Excellent