Which class of medication would the nurse expect to administer to a patient undergoing general anesthesia?
a. Antihistamine
b. Beta blocker
c. Antacid
d. Antidiarrheal
ANS: C
Administration of drugs to raise the gastric pH and make secretions less acidic reduces the risk of lung injury if aspiration occurs. General anesthesia puts the woman at risk for regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents. Gastric contents are highly acidic and can produce chemical pneumonitis if aspirated.
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